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Articles tagged Fagus

  • European Beech

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Fagus, European, Beech, Four Season Landscape
    Botanical name: Fagus sylvatica Common name: European beech Updated 4/2012 Click on an image to enlarge form leaves and fruit bark Height: 50-60' Spread: 35-45' Habit/Form: Densely pyramidal to oval or rounded,...

  • Fern-leaved European Beech

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Large Deciduous Trees, Beech, Cut-leaf, Fagus
    Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'Common Name: Fern-leaved European Beech Updated 4/2012 Height: 50-60' Spread: 40-50' Habit/Form: Pyramidal to oval or rounded Growth Rate: Slow/Medium Zones: 4-7Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun...