Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' (Dawyck Gold Beech)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Fagus |
| Species | sylvatica |
| Cultivar | 'Dawyck Gold' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 (observed growing well in H7) |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | Higher that 12 m |
| Spread | 2 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large, fastigiate deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Green elliptic leaves with bristly fruit and inconspicuous flowers. |
| Landscape | Hedging and as a specimen plant in the landscape. |
| Propagation | Grafting. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in direct sun in well drained soil. |
| Pests | Coral spot. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
A young tree in the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
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