Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'

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Weeping European Beech

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

Description

30' tall with a 25' spread. Unsurpassed weeping tree. Branches are sometimes horizontal for a distance then cascade to the ground. Each one is unique. Green to yellow fall color.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.