{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica","title":"Fagus Sylvatica","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuropean Beech or Common Beech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a magnificent deciduous tree valued for its beautiful green foliage, spectacular golden-copper autumn colour and versatility as both a specimen tree and formal hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, fresh, soft green leaves emerge with a delicate, slightly pleated appearance. As summer progresses, the foliage develops into a rich, glossy green before turning beautiful shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold, copper and russet-brown in autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting features of European Beech is its ability to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eretain many of its dry, copper-brown leaves throughout winter when regularly clipped as a hedge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a fantastic option for gardeners wanting a traditional deciduous hedge that still provides a degree of privacy and screening during the colder months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft to grow naturally, Fagus sylvatica develops into a magnificent large tree with a broad canopy and smooth, silver-grey bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30m high and 12–15m wide as a mature tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is best suited to larger gardens, parks and lifestyle properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, when regularly trimmed, it can be maintained as a beautiful formal hedge at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5–4m high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or taller where space allows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper European classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd considerably better behaved when you keep the hedge trimmer handy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Fagus sylvatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful fresh green spring foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, glossy green summer leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular golden-copper autumn colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften retains dry brown leaves through winter when clipped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for formal hedging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides privacy and seasonal screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be maintained at a chosen hedge height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent specimen tree for larger properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive smooth, silver-grey bark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent frost tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived and relatively low maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for pleaching and structured landscape planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CJ's Plant Farm","offers":[{"title":"pb18","offer_id":47979084513364,"sku":"fasyl","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cjsplants.co.nz\/products\/fagus-sylvatica","provider":"CJ's Plant Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}