Fagus, Common Beech, Weeping European Beech 'Pendula'

Fagussylvatica

Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Fagus (FAG-us)
Species
sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Louisville, Kentucky

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Downingtown, PA | August 2016 | positive

Beautiful tree that has been occasionally planted at estates, parks, botanical gardens, and arboretums in the US and some of southeast Ca...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | March 2004 | positive

This is one of the most dramatic trees for use in a landscape. Give it lots of space as plants get quite large. The weeping habit can b...Read More

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