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