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Understanding and conserving the diversity of the County Durham Landscape

Beech

Species

Beech - Fagus sylvatica

Recommendations

A UK native outside of its natural range in County Durham but extensively planted for its high quality timber and ornamental qualities. Naturalised in places. Will grow on a range of sites although preferring deeper well drained neutral to alkaline soils. Tolerates exposure. Suitable for planting as an ornamental or timber species in areas where it is already characteristic.