Fagus engleriana – Engler beech, Chinese beech

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Fagus engleriana – Engler beech, Chinese beech

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Fagus engleriana is an uncommon tree. It can attain a height up to 15 m. It has a spreading round-ovoid crown, the bark is strikingly smooth and dark grey. Mature trees have a slightly furrowed bark, young twigs are shiny brown. The elliptical to oval leaves can reach 4 - 9 cm, they have an acuminate tip and a bluish-green colour. Especially underneath they are bluish. In autumn they turn to a magnificent yellow brown. The inflorescence is inconspicuous. After flowering the tree forms long-stalked ovoid nuts of circa 1.5 cm in capsules with slender-pointed spines. Eye-catching solitary with a wide spreading root system. Grows in fertile soil that allows good rooting. Good wind resistance, but intolerant to coastal winds. The leaves of Fagus depend on the climatic conditions for their emergence. Early emergence will also mean that the beech nut harvest comes earlier.

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Specifications
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Height
15 (20) m
Width
12-15m
Crown
wide ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
dark grey, slightly furrowed, twigs shiny brown
Leaf
elliptical to oval, bluish green, 4 - 9 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small, inconspicuous catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in ovoid capsules, ± 1.5 cm, densely spined
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile soil that can be rooted easily
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
central China
Clear stem tree feathered tree loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus engleriana

Fagus engleriana can eventually reach a height of 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus engleriana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus engleriana turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus engleriana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus engleriana 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 engleriana blooms in may.
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