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The weeping beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula', is a cultivar of the deciduous European beech.[1] The original tree was found in the grounds of an English park, and it has been propagated by grafting, then many distributed widely.[2]
Physical description
The weeping beech is characterized by its shape with sweeping, pendulous branches. The trunk of the tree may not be visible from a distance due to the presence of the covering "weeping" branches. Branches may reach the ground and start new roots again. Smaller than the common beech, the tree can reach a height of up to 25 metres (82 ft) and tends to be wider than high.[3]
Leaves of the weeping beech are broad, flat, simple and not lobed. They have smooth margins and alternate. They typically measure 5–10 centimetres (2.0–3.9 in) in length. Flowers appear in the spring and are inconspicuous.[4]
The beechnuts sit in a thin spiny husk and are less than 5 cm in diameter.[5] The triangular beech nuts are popular in autumn with birds, mice and squirrels.[citation needed]
The green leaves become copper-toned in the fall. In winter the skeleton of the silvery stem with its branches remains attractive.[citation needed] The purple pigment in the leaves acts like a sunscreen to protect its new leaves, which is particularly important for plants that grow at high altitudes where the sun is fierce.
Habitat and maintenance
The tree is not native to North America but grows in USDA hardiness zones 4–7.[4] It needs moisture and well drained soil and prefers sunny to semi-shaded zones. The tree does not tolerate industrial pollution or street salt.[citation needed]
Young trees need to be staked to make them grow upward; growth tends to be slow. Weeping beeches may live for 150 to 200 years.[citation needed]
Pests that can attack the tree includes aphids, borers (flat-headed apple tree borer, two-lined chestnut borer), certain caterpillars, and fungal disease.[4]
References
- ^ Missouri Botanical Garden. Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'. Retrieved 27 October 2020
- ^ Orange Judd (Editor) American Agriculturist, Volume 22 (1863), p. 272, at Google Books
- ^ "Stihl Encyclopedia of Trees: Weeping Beech". Retrieved September 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c Gilman EF, Watson DG (1993). "Fagus sylvatica pendula, European Weeping Beech" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 8, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Ohio Public Library Information Network. "Weeping Beech". Retrieved December 1, 2009.
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