0
Close
1 / 6
Fagus sylvatica ( Beech Tree) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
2 / 6

AdobeStock

3 / 6
4 / 6
5 / 6

AdobeStock

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days, [longer stratification,150 days, can increase germination ]
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification. 

Native to: Europe and Western Asia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain
Native
Introduced

Fagus sylvatica

European Beech

  • Fagus sylvatica

Please select the quantity desired, and we will advise availability and price as soon as possible.

Details

Min. hardiness zone:
4

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days, [longer stratification,150 days, can increase germination ]
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification. 

Native to: Europe and Western Asia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain
Native
Introduced
Discover the majesty of Fagus sylvatica, European Beech, a breathtaking addition to any landscape. This impressive deciduous tree can tower up to 160 feet, making it a focal point in gardens and parks. With a typical height ranging from 80-110 ft and a trunk diameter reaching 5 feet, its smooth, gray bark and elegantly arching branches create a stately silhouette. European Beech's leaves are a visual delight, emerging in pale green and transitioning to a rich, dark hue, casting an enchanting golden bronze in the fall.

This resilient species can thrive in diverse environments, withstanding rigorous pruning and making an excellent choice for hedges. Its timber, known for its fine grain, is prized for furniture crafting and more, offering superb workability and resistance to compression. Beyond horticultural glory, the beech yields seeds with a sweet flavor, their oil rivalling the delicacy of olive oil. Ideal for those seeking a timeless blend of functional and aesthetic appeal, European Beech embodies natural beauty and versatile utility.

You might also like

Papaver somniferum

Papaver somniferum

Opium Poppy

Robinia pseudoacacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust, False Acacia, Yellow Locust

Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens

California Redwood, Coast Redwood, Redwood

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Bigtree, Giant Sequoia, Sierra Redwood, Sierran Redwood, Wellingtonia

(315) 497-1058
269 NY-34 Locke NY 13092
seed@sheffields.com

HOME - logo

Find us on: