Fagus sylvatica is a large, handsome, vigorous deciduous tree, often seen as a specimen and in woodland plantations. It has a broad spreading crown. Fagus sylvatica leaves are a fresh green in the spring, turning rich russet-brown in the autumn. When used for hedging, Fagus sylvatica will keeps its leaves which can look very attractive in the autumn\winter sunshine. It has an ultimate height of 12m+ and a spread of 8m+. Fagus sylvatica prefers a moist well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade positions. Fagus sylvatica is often used for logs.
