European Beech

European Beech Care

Fagus Sylvatica

What is the plant

The beech tree , whose scientific names are Fagus sylvatica (European beech) , is one of the most popular and impressive trees that inhabit American and European temperate and continental forests. It is one of the most important protagonists of the autumnal season, as its leaves are dyed red or orange depending on the variety.With a height of 40 meters, it grows vertically if it is in groups, or it branches off at an early age .

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

13°C - 23°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 7

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Since beech trees grow slowly, water regularly for the first two years to establish the root system. Keep in mind that tricolor beech is intolerant of salt in soil or water. Do not plant it near sidewalks, streets, or driveway where deicing salts are used. This tree reacts badly to wide fluctuations in soil moisture, so make sure to water during dry spells.
Pruning
Routine pruning includes removing any suckers that sprout up and removing broken or dead branches as they appear. Where branches rub together, remove one of them to prevent bark injury where fungal diseases can take root. Pruning is best done during the dormant season.
Fertilizer
Feed your beech once a year before the appearance of new growth in spring, typically around March. Spread a general granular fertilizer (such as Tree-Tone) over the area under the canopy, then water well.

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Sunlight
The Fagus sylvatica has to be outside, in semi-shade. If it is grown in the Mediterranean, it is also important to be protected from the sea wind otherwise the leaves would spoil.
Soil
This tree prefers well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic soil, though it is quite tolerant of neutral soil. But it does not do well in waterlogged soils. Take extra care if planting in the fall, as tricolor beech is more sensitive to being transplanted at that time.
Temperature
Beech trees can tolerate cold climates during the winter, but the trees are sensitive to spring frost. It prefers cooler climates with an average high temperature that doesn't exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit.