Fagus orientalis – Oriental beech

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Fagus orientalis – Oriental beech

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A tree that, especially as a sapling, grows more rapidly than F. sylvatica. The shape of the crown is therefore more upright than with F. sylvatica, with a more pointed top and straight upright trunk. The upright pointed branches are more diagonally placed than F. sylvatica, which makes the crown denser. The soft bark is rather thin and greyish in colour. Young twigs and leaves are thickly haired. The reverse ovate to oval (almost diamond shaped) leaves are fresh green, 6 - 12 cm large and have a yellow autumn colour. Inconspicuous flowering in small catkins, followed by 1 - 2 cm large nuts in a brush-like woody covering. The tree is best used as a park tree. Prefers well-drained, not too wet, humus rich soil and is moderately wind-tolerant.

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Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 (40) m
Width
20-25m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark soft, thin, grey and smooth
Leaf
oval to reverse ovate, light green, 6 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small, inconspicuous catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, 1 - 2 cm large cups, brush-like prickled
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, humus rich soil, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
S.E. Europe, Caucasus, Asia Minor, North Iran
Clear stem tree feathered tree loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus orientalis

Fagus orientalis can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus orientalis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus orientalis turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus orientalis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus orientalis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus orientalis blooms in may.
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