European Beech

Fagus sylvatica

European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a slow-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-7, that matures to about 50-60 ft × 35-50 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect brown, yellow and green blooms in spring. It attracts small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to deer.

USDA zones

4-7

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

50-60 ft × 35-50 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Brown, Yellow, Green, Red

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Deer

Native to

Central Europe to Caucasus