Fagus sylvatica - Plug/Celgrown

Description
These produce brown fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost, cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Silver-grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Upright, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, topiary

Root
Fagus sylvatica is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.