Native trees / Large trees / Common beech
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
The Common beech is often seen as a feminine tree and paricularly elegant examples may earn the name 'Queen beech'. Beech woodlands are characterised by a carpet of crispy fallen leaves and nut casings on the ground.
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| Latin name | Fagus sylvatica |
|---|---|
| Family name | Beech |
| Latin family name | Fagaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Native Deciduous |
| Average height | 10-35m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | It grows best on acid soils but does well on poor, very acid, sandy, shallow and chalky soils. Dislikes wet soils |
| Tree lore and folklore | There are few folklore records relating to beech, apart from its proof against lightning. Beech has long been regarded as having medicinal properties. Culpepper recommended beech leaves as a relief for swellings, and an infusion of leaves to prepare a poultice. |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
