Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' Weeping beech

Fagaceae

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' Weeping beech

An ornamental, spreading beech with undulating upwardly growing branches. From these, floppy limbs droop down vertically, sometimes almost touching the ground. 'Pendula' can attain a height of 20 - 25 m. In the first years the growth rate is somewhat slow, later it becomes stronger. The soft bark is smooth and grey. The oval to ovate leaves are shiny dark green and 4 - 10 cm in size, in autumn they turn to yellow. Inflorescence with small, inconspicuous flower catkins that are followed by 1 - 2 cm large nuts in a bristled capsule. 'Pendula' is a graceful, specimen tree that with age displays an impressive appearance. It prospers in soil that is not too wet, well-drained and rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
20 - 25 m
Crown
wide weeping, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey, smooth, soft bark
Leaf
oval to ovate, dark green, 4 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in capsule with brush-like spines, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, rich in humus content, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
England, 1836
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad weeping 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' blooms in may.
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