Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' – Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' – Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' has horizontally spreading branches which causes the tree to remain clearly lower than the species. Height 6 m at a maximum. As a tree the 'Horizontalis' is usually grafted on a rootstock at 2.2 m. The leaf is similar to the species. The leaf margin is distinctively undulating. The tree blooms with small, inconspicuous flower catkins. These are followed by small nuts. 'Horizontalis' is not very common and is mostly used as a small solitary tree. Prefers soil that is not too wet, well-drained and rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
100-120 feathered
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
120-140 feathered
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
6 m
Width
8-10m
Crown
flatened spherical, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
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 flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis'

Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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