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Fagus, Common Beech, Weeping European Beech Tree 'Aurea Pendula'

Fagussylvatica

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Fagus sylvatica by Kell
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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