Fagus sylvatica Formal white masonry

white masonry

Being a natural understory tree

with the colour often persisting to Christmas

this interesting and unusual shrub is unfortunately seldom seen in gardens

blush-white flowers in late March and early April

Fagus sylvatica Formal white masonryRivalled only by the English Oak in heritage and stature, our native Beech matures to a magnificant specimen tree with a smooth grey muscular bark and a stately domed crown of branches that arch out and over, often to the ground. Leaves are glossy, fresh, light green in spring, rich dark green in summer, then phasing to warm orange and gold in autumn. Will tolerate any well drained soil except heavy clay. When sheltered from strong wind, Beech will