Fagus sylvatica L.
Fully hardy spreading tree with elliptic, wavy-margined leaves, to 10cm long, pale green at first, turning dark green then yellow to orange-brown in autumn. To 25m. There are many forms with differing leaf shape, leaf colour, and tree shape. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
An ancient garden plant, widely used for landscaping and hedging. Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.37/1824.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.444/1843].
Notes
Published Mar 04, 2009 - 03:35 PM | Last updated Feb 28, 2010 - 12:06 PM
Fagus sylvatica L. | Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.37/1824 | BHL
| Family | Fagaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe to the Caucasus |
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| Common Name | Common beech |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Fagus sylvatica - Beech |
| Confidence level | high |