Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa' – Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa' – Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa'

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A slow-growing beech that remains small and with a fairly spreading crown, height to circa 6 (8) m. Eye-catching is the twisted trunk with contorted branches. The tree develops a weeping look with thin spreading twigs that droop even more with age, and often even touch the ground. Gives a nice winter silhouette. The medium-sized green leaf is oval and unfolds fairly late, end of May, beginning of June and has a yellow-brown autumn colouring. Inflorescence in small, inconspicuous flower catkins, followed by small nuts. 'Tortuosa' is a rather uncommon cultivar for parks and gardens. Prefers not too wet, well-drained soil that is high in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b

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Height
6 (8) m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad weeping, 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
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa'

Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa' can eventually reach a height of 6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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