Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is native to the UK. It is deciduous but when grown as hedging and trimmed annually in August, the leaves will usually be retained in a dry state throughout most of the winter. This enhances its winter appearance and gives value as a year round screen.

Common name: Common beech

Botanical name: Fagus

Group:Hedge

Flowering time: Summer

Planting time October to late winter when dormant

Height and spread: As required for the hedge  

Aspect: Sun or part shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Difficulty: Easy

Supplied: Bareroot from mid Nov onwards