Fagus sylvatica 'PENDULA' weeping European beech
size/type
medium-sized tree,tall tree
usual height
8-20m
usual width
5-15m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
location
full to partial sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Beech is a reliable and hardy tree of our climate. There are many wild forms, hybridized varieties, and selections on market these days that can satisfy the taste of almost everyone. It is easily distinguished by glossy, mostly broadly elliptic leaves with conspicuous venation. Beech is used both in private gardens and in green spaces in towns and cities because it does not require any maintenance once established.
Description of the plant:
Pendula is a weeping form of European beech first introduced by George Loddiges in his nursery in London, UK, in 1836. It bears deciduous, 6-10 cm long, broadly elliptic-ovate, glossy leaves that emerge bright green, mature to dark green in summer, and turn yellow and brown shades in autumn. Its weeping branches form irregular cascades and each tree is unique in its habit. It grows slowly but mature trees are substantial and are best located as lawn specimens with space around them so you can fully enjoy the outline of this tree. In gardens in scape height is around 10m but in parks with unlimited root space it can grow twice as much. Beech is not fussy about the soil type – it can live in a wide range of well-drained soils, from slightly alkaline to slightly acidic, and once established it withstands drought better than most other broadleaved trees. Grow it in full sun or just a light shade for a part of the day. It can be pruned in late winter. Newly planted trees with a trunk height of 1.5 m and taller need to be staked to a strong support for at least 3 years before the roots establish. Fully hardy to min. -34 °C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 30-11-2021
SIZES and PRICES
feathered
height 250-260 cm, height of stem 150-160 cm, girth 6-8 cm, crown width 50-60 cm
5 530 Kč
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GLOSSARY
- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
- DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
- EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
- HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
- SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
- HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
