Beech — Trees
Fagus sylvatica
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Nov
- In flower
- Apr, May
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Native
- Native
Growing notes
Grows to higher than 12 metres. Space about 800+cm apart. In flower Apr-May.
Toxic to pets
Beech is listed as harmful to dogs and cats if eaten, and a pet that chews the nuts or leaves may become unwell. Our record does not list a risk to people, and beech is not on the RHS harmful-plants list. If a pet eats beech and is unwell, ring your vet.
→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine