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Fagus, Common Beech, European Beech Tree 'Rolf Marquardt'

Fagussylvatica

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Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Fagus (FAG-us)
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Species
sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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