European Beech

Fagus sylvatica

European Beech 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
Toxic to: People
Native to: Central Europe to Caucasus

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

We score European Beech’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.