Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' – Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' – Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'

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A low-branching tree with a spreading spherical crown. Height 10 - 15 m. The soft bark is smooth and grey. The obovate and shiny leaf is 5 - 12 cm in size, slightly larger than of the species. It also unfolds a little bit earlier than the species. The leaf is bright yellow to golden yellow at first, later it turns to yellow green. It also has a yellow-green autumn colour. 'Zlatia' has an inconspicuous inflorescence, in autumn followed by 1 - 2 cm large nuts in a bristled husk. Only at a mature age will it bear profusely. 'Zlatia' is applied as a park tree and as a solitary. Requires not too wet, well-drained soil, rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. 'Zlatia' was found in a wood near Vranja, Serbia, in 1890 and introduced by Späth a year later. 'Zlatia' is Serbian for gold. Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' produces branches low down and goes on to form a broad crown. It is one of the earliest beeches to produce leaves.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey, smooth, soft bark
Leaf
obovate, yellow, later yellow green, 5 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in bristled husks, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, high in humus content, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Späth Baumschulen, Berlin, Germany, 1891
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown yellow yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'

Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' blooms in may.
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