Monday, 12 October 2015

Fagus sylvatica



  • Common Name - European beech 
  • Botanical Name - Fagus sylvatica
  • Family - Fagaceae
  • Bark - lightly fissured
  • Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, acute apex, ciliate/undulate margin
  • Flower - catkin. monoecious, April - May  
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - nut
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - oval
  • Size - 22 - 30 m
  • Culture - alkali-rocky- well drained soil, full sun

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