Oak-leaved Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Quercifolia'

Beech trees are native to the Netherlands and this beech tree has a distinctly different leaf. It looks like an oak leaf. It is not known exactly when this variety was created. There are several species of beech, but this species is only found in Europe.

The Beech is part of the Fagaceae family. Beech trees don't want to grow everywhere. The tree occurs in the end-stage of forest development. The soil should be moist and well-draining. A good amount of humus is good for the development of the tree. The groundwater level should not be too high and certainly not too dry.

The beech lives in symbiosis with a fungus. Without the fungus, the tree will have difficulty growing.

This tree can grow up to 20 meters. The crown eventually becomes round. Because of the acidic leaves and the dense crown, little will grow under a beech. Beech forests are therefore very open.