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Topiary Standard Fagus Sylvatica - 25/35cm Ball - 10L Pot Fagus sylvatica
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Key Features
NATIVE
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
HAS FLOWERS (Green)
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Description
Introduce elegant structure and natural beauty to your garden with Fagus sylvatica, the traditional Green Beech, expertly shaped into a neat 25/35cm topiary ball. Celebrated for its fine-textured foliage that emerges bright green in spring, deepens through summer, and turns rich bronze in autumn, this versatile plant brings year-round interest — even in winter, when the coppery leaves often persist for a warm seasonal glow.
Supplied in a 10L pot, it’s ideal for adding soft formality to entrances, patios, and borders, or for pairing symmetrically in classic garden designs.
– Fresh green in spring, deep green in summer, and bronze in autumn.
– 25/35cm ball for instant architectural impact.
– Adds soft structure and movement to formal and modern gardens.
– Extremely resilient and suitable for year-round outdoor display.
– Perfect for containers, borders, or flanking garden paths.
Position: Full sun or partial shade; thrives in sheltered or open areas.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates chalk and clay.
Watering: Keep soil moist while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature.
Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring for healthy growth.
Pruning: Trim lightly in midsummer to maintain a neat, rounded shape.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; retains dry leaves through winter for added texture.
Q: Is Green Beech evergreen?
A: Technically deciduous, but the dried bronze leaves often remain through winter, providing year-round interest.
Q: How often should I trim it?
A: Once a year in midsummer keeps the ball shape tight and compact.
Q: Can it grow in pots?
A: Yes – it performs beautifully in containers with regular watering and feeding.
Q: How hardy is it?
A: Extremely hardy and suitable for all regions of the UK.
Q: Does it need much maintenance?
A: No – it’s a slow-growing, low-maintenance option for reliable structure.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly