Tree comparisons
| Beech Common Beech | |
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| The Common Beech is a large attractive deciduous tree with good autumn leaf colours. | |
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Growing
| Beech Common Beech | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Prune hard |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Windy site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | Seeds / fruits useful for animals |
Identification
| Beech Common Beech | |
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| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Gold |
| Fruit persistence | Fruit drops when ripe |
| Bark | Grey |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |