Dawyk Beech

description:

This columnar beech is a cultivated form of the beech. It is gladly used as design element in larger gardens.

name botanical:

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

family:

Beech family (Fagaceae)

species:

deciduous tree

height:

up to 20 m (22 ft)

leaf:

The ovoid leaves are dark red and leaf margin slightly toothed.

leaf shape:

ovoid

leaf margin:

toothed

leaf position:

alternate

blossom description:

The flower is inconspicuous.

bark:

The Bark ist gray and smooth.

root:

Heart-rooting with shallow and widespread roots. Roots are sensitive to soil compaction.

location:

Sun to shade

soil:

permeable soils rich in nutrients

ph value:

slightly acidic to alkaline

usage:

Parks, large gardens