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Fagus sylvatica Pendula

Weeping Beech

A weeping, dense, specimen tree with deep green foliage taking on golden-copper tones in the fall. The branches can extend horizontally before weeping to the ground.

  • »  Dense, upright form with spreading, pendulous branches
  • »  Branching can extend horizontally, before drooping to the ground
  • »  Ovate to elliptic, dark green leaves in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns golden-copper in the fall

B&B in Container
$774.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-15 m
  • Spread:8-10 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
Habit
• Upright
• Weeping
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'

This beautiful, large specimen with its erratic, weeping branches is a highlight in any landscape. Creative pruning and staking can be done to expose more of its irregular, growth habits, giving it more visual appeal. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.