Beech
Fagus sylvatica
EdibleZones 4–8canopy
Fagus sylvatica, the European beech or common beech, is a large deciduous tree in the beech family with smooth silvery-grey bark, large leaf area, and a short trunk with low branches. It is native to much of Europe, growing in humid climates.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
windbreakwildlifefood
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedmoderate
When: Sow mast autumn (stratify)
Clipped beech makes a classic hedge that holds its leaves; mast is edible in small amounts.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.