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European Beech Tree

European Beech Tree

SKU: LMN41315932

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

  • Grows 50-60’ tall (occasionally up to 100’) with a dense, rounded crown.
  • Best in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil; intolerant of poorly drained sites.
  • Prefers full sun to part shade; difficult to transplant.
  • More soil-tolerant than American beech.
  • Features smooth, dark gray bark and wavy, mostly untoothed leaves.
  • Native to central and southern European woodlands.
  • Commonly used as a shade tree
  • Foliage emerges deep purple in the spring and fades to a purple green in summer; turning copper in autumn

(Image: Brehob Nurseries)

  • Zones: 4 to 7

    Height: 50-60 ft

    Width: 40-50 ft

    Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

    Soil: Moist, Well-Draining Soil. Intolerant of Wet, Poorly Drained

    Bloom Time: April-May

    Fruit: Showy, Edible

    Flower: Yellowish-Green. Insignificant

    Tolerance: Deer

     

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