Brown Beech | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'
Beech trees are native to the Netherlands and the red beech occasionally occurs in nursery seedlings. This cultivar was selected around 1770. The tree has been found somewhere in Central Europe.
There are several types of beech, but this brown beech is only found in Europe. Beeches belong to the so-called cupola family: the fruit is pr…
There are several types of beech, but this brown beech is only found in Europe. Beeches belong to the so-called cupola family: the fruit is protected by a cupule. Beeches don't want to grow everywhere. The tree occurs in the final stage of forest development. The soil must be moist and well-drained. The groundwater level should not be too high, but not too dry either. The beech lives in symbiosis with a fungus. This means that without the fungus it is difficult for the tree to grow. But when they grow they can become big trees! In forests, 35 meters is no exception. As a solitary they also become very wide. Due to the sour leaves and the dense crown, little will grow under a beech. Beech forests are therefore very open. Red-leaved beeches are very popular in large gardens and estates and in special places in parks. Did you know that there are also column beeches? Yellow, green and red? The name says it all. These beeches are columnar and have an upright habit. That is why they are also suitable for a somewhat smaller garden.