Fagus sylvatica
European Beech
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European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Description
F. sylvatica is native from central Europe to Caucasus. It bears glossy green leaves, which turn russet and bronzy in autumn.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Blooming
Bears male and female flowers. Late spring frost may damage the flowers.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Growth
Foliage turns golden yellow or yellow-brown in autumn. To bring out color, grow purple-leaved beeches in full sun, and yellow-leaved beeches in partial shade.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Planting
Transplants from containers or dug out trees should be replanted after the leaves have dropped, but they are known to be difficult to transplant. If growing from seeds, sow when fresh or let germinate for 3 months in 41F moist sand. Plant half an inch deep. Collect many seeds, as many will be empty.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Pest
Problems include butt and wood rot, powdery mildew, bracket fungi, and limb canker.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Interesting facts
Beech wood is an excellent firewood, easily split and burning for many hours with bright but calm flames. Chips of beech wood are used in the brewing of Budweiser beer as a fining agent. Beech logs are burned to dry the malts used in some German smoked beers, to give the beers their typical flavor. Beech is also used to smoke some cheeses.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Soil and irrigation
Beeches are sensitive to salty soil or irrigation water. High concentrations of salts can cause the leaves to brown and prematurely drop. Will do well with any good garden soil that is well-draining. Regular watering during summer is required until they become established.
