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Plant details
The common beech is a long-lived tree, and very large, more than 30m (100ft) high, which thrives on lighter soils, especially chalky ones. There are many decorative varieties more suitable for gardens, including 'Dawyck Gold', a seedling from 'Dawyck' (originally 'Fastigiata'), which appeared in a Scottish garden over a century ago. Like its parent, this golden form is a tall slender form with layered branches that curve slightly upwards and produce a dense mass of foliage, soft yellow at first and then turning pale green as the season advances. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
Species: sylvatica
Cultivar: Dawyck Gold
Plant type: Deciduous tree
Flower colour: Yellow
Foliage colour: Golden
Feature: Colourful new growth, Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 1800cm
Spread: 600cm
Time to plant seeds: September to November
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