One of the most majestic of our native trees the Common Beech can become very large with its low branched habit.

My favourite specimen is in a private garden in North Luffenham Rutland and what a beauty it is! (Mike Glover Managing Director)

It has a wide range of uses – in woodland parkland and in broad verge plantings – and few trees can surpass its rich copper autumn foliage. Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations.

As it is shallow rooted under planting is not recommended.

It does well in most reasonably fertile well drained soils except heavy clay or light sand.

Beech tends to favour more temperate climates and is difficult to establish when faced with extreme heat and drought.

With this in mind avoid planting in paved or tarmac areas where reflected heat and light makes Beech suffer.

Mature height: 20m+

Mature spread: 12-18m