Price each per |
1 Tree |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
100 Trees |
1000 Trees |
40-60cm |
£2.00 |
£1.75 |
£1.37 |
£0.94 |
£0.78 |
60-80cm |
£2.50 |
£2.00 |
£1.75 |
£1.38 |
£1.15 |
80-100cm |
£3.00 |
£2.50 |
£2.00 |
£1.50 |
£1.35 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Beech Trees (Fagus sylvatica)
- Native deciduous tree, majestic and long-lived (up to 300+ years), growing to 30–40m with a broad, domed crown.
- Stunning seasonal display: fresh green spring leaves, deep green summer foliage, golden-copper autumn colour retained through the winter on small trees and hedges.
- Excellent for formal hedging – dense, stock-proof, and responds well to clipping; also superb as specimen trees or in woodland planting.
- Supports wildlife: beech mast (nuts) feeds birds, mice and squirrels; dense canopy provides nesting sites; leaves support moth caterpillars.
- Tolerant of most well-drained soils (including chalk); wind-resistant once established; retains an elegant presence year-round.
- Best time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.
- Location: Full sun to partial shade; deep, fertile, well-drained soil (dislikes heavy clay or waterlogged sites); ample space required – not suitable for small gardens unless constantly trimmed.
- Preparation: Dig a large hole twice the root ball width; incorporate organic matter in poor or shallow soils.
- Planting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on trunk); stake young trees in exposed sites; firm in, water deeply, mulch base (keep clear of trunk).
- Aftercare: Water regularly first few years during dry spells; minimal pruning (winter for trees, summer/autumn for hedges); protect from rabbits/deer; low-maintenance once established.
Text summery written with the assistance of Grok but content edited and checked for accuracy by a human bean
