Spreading Beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis'

  • Very low-growing cultivar, with downward-arching horizontal branches
  • Elliptical leaves emerge a light green, becoming dark green by summer
  • Fall foliage is a bright yellow-gold
  • Good specimen for planting near a water feature

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
5-6 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


'Horizontalis' is a small, low-growing, wide tree with elegant arching branches, making it a unique specimen for planting in a rock garden or on a slope. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.

Additional Notes about Spreading Beech:


This cultivar is available on a grafted stem, usually at 125 cm in height.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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