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These tough plants are perfect for windswept spots. Most will also tolerate some salt spray, which makes them a good choice for coastal gardens.
Fagus sylvatica, Beech
Latin nameFagus sylvatica
Common nameBeech
Type of plantTree
HardinessHardy
Flower colourN/A
Leaf colourGreen or purple
Height and spread25m x 20m (83ft x 67ft)
Description
This deciduous tree has oval, wavy-edged leaves, which are pale green when young, then dark green in summer, and finally orange-brown in autumn. Clipped hedges retain their dead leaves throughout the winter.
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