Fagus orientalis Shade A graceful spreading tree originally

A graceful spreading tree originally from south and east North America and North-east Mexico

set limbs and pinnate leaves bear resemblence of Ailanthus

A vigourous

heart-shaped leaves soon follow turning yellow in autumn

'Crimson Sentry' is a distinctive cultivar which arose as a stunted sport on 'Crimson King' in Oregon 1974

Fagus orientalis Shade A graceful spreading tree originallyNative to Eurasia and south eastern Europe, the oriental beech is very similar to our own native species but has larger leaves and much more upright when young. The juvenile shoots and underside of the leaves are also covered in silky hairs, and the cupules have leaf like appendages. Good, yellow autumn colour. Does well on all free draining soils. H7