It prefers well-drained
outward-spreading
and can be single or double
It can withstand frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds
They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long
Fagus sylvatica | European Beech - 250-300cm, 50lt Phillyrea It prefers well-drainedFagus sylvatica is a beautiful, large, law branched, deciduous tree, with pyramidal habit when young and more rounded and spreading crown when mature and thin, smooth, grey bark. Ovate, pale green to dark green leaves turn golden bronze in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by edible, triangular beech nuts in autumn. Common Beech grows best in deep, rich, moist, well drained soils, in full sun or