| General Description | A short broad weeping tree with dark green, almost cascading leaves. |
| ID Characteristic | A weeping form. Branches run horizontal then turn down forming a tent like mass. Others have a central leader with branches that hang down 60-45º. Has very smooth bark and pointed buds. |
| Shape | A broad shape that forms a tent like mass |
| Landscape | Hedging and as a specimen of accent plant in the garden. |
| Propagation | Beech cultivars are usually grafted on seedling root stocks. Rooting them from cuttings is difficult but not impossible. |
| Cultivation | The weeping Beech grows best in moist well-drained soil, but doesn’t like soil that is overly wet. This tree prefers sunny to semi-shaded areas and does not do well with pollution such as road salt. |
| Pests | The Weeping Beech is susceptible to aphids, borers ( flat headed apple tree borer, two lined chestnut borer) some caterpillars, fungal diseases, powdery mildew, canker and beech bark disease. |
| Notable Specimens | In Hyde Park, London, England, a great Weeping Beech grows called the “upside down tree |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Weak, very smooth, grey bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Long slender, pointed, scale-like buds that are redish in colour, 13-15 mm long. |
| Leaf Description | Broad, simple pinnately veined leaves, 5-10 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Male flowers grow in long stemmed heads. Female flowers grow in clusters of two to four. The flowers are not easily seen and small |
| Fruit Description | Fruit sits in a tiny, spiny husk and is less than 5 cm in diameter. |
| Colour Description | A rich dark lustrous green, with grey bark and a copper colour in the autumn. |
| Texture Description | Soft, smooth bark, soft leaves. |
