Fagus sylvatica specimen multistem
£340.00 – £750.00
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Description
Fagus sylvatica Multi-stem (Common Beech)
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Common Beech, European Beech
- Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica
- Plant Type: Deciduous Tree (Multi-stem)
- Mature Height: 8-12m
- Mature Spread: 6-10m
- Flowering Period: April-May
- Flower Colour: Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins
- Foliage: Fresh green in spring, golden copper in autumn
- Hardiness: RHS H7 (fully hardy)
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil, tolerates chalk
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Maintenance: Low
Description
Like a graceful dancer with multiple stems reaching skyward, the multistem Fagus sylvatica brings architectural elegance to Irish gardens with its distinctive branching structure. This magnificent specimen creates a living sculpture that transforms through the seasons, offering year-round interest and natural beauty that perfectly complements our temperate climate.
The multistem form showcases the beech’s stunning foliage display to perfection – fresh lime-green leaves unfurl in spring, maturing to rich emerald through summer before erupting into a spectacular autumn finale of burnished copper and gold. The smooth, silver-grey bark of multiple trunks creates striking winter silhouettes, while the tree’s natural grace provides shelter and habitat for Irish wildlife.
Named from the Latin ‘fagus’ meaning ‘to eat’ – referring to the edible beechnuts – this native European beauty has graced our landscapes for millennia. Remarkably hardy and adaptable to Irish conditions, the multistem form offers the grandeur of a mature beech while fitting beautifully into smaller garden spaces, creating natural screens and focal points with effortless sophistication.
Plant alongside Cornus kousa for spring interest, underplant with Heuchera for year-round colour, or pair with Hydrangea quercifolia for a stunning autumn combination. Perfect for creating woodland gardens, privacy screens, or as a magnificent standalone specimen that will become the crown jewel of your Irish garden sanctuary.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Plant in well-prepared soil enriched with organic matter. Space multi-stem specimens 4-6 metres apart to allow for natural spread. Excellent for container growing in large planters (minimum 100cm diameter) using quality compost mixed with garden soil.
Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.0-7.5) but tolerates most conditions except waterlogged ground. Water regularly during first two years to establish strong root system. Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring and mulch around base with organic matter.
Minimal pruning required – remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late winter. Light formative pruning can be done when young to enhance multistem structure. Avoid heavy pruning as beech doesn’t respond well to hard cutting back.
Division not applicable for trees. Propagate from seed collected in autumn, though multistem forms are best purchased as professionally grown specimens to ensure proper branching structure and form.
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