Fagus sylvatica

Graceful and majestic. As a solitary tree, Fagus sylvatica (beech) is beautifully branched and wide-growing; a monumental tree in a landscape or park garden.

In a group, the smooth grey-coloured trunks rise from the ground like stately pillars and you imagine yourself in a natural cathedral.

Fagus is a true classic in topiary pruning. In autumn, the autumn colour of Fagus sylvatica produces magnificent pictures.

Low sunlight turns the yellow-brown autumn colouring into an almost golden glow. Depending on the tree and location, the discoloured leaves can remain on the tree until spring.