This deciduous tree has a greyish trunk that may be buttress and spreading branches that form a domed crown. It has dark green oblong leaves that turn brownish yellow during autumn and male and female flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Fagus orientalisis naturally found in south-western Asia growing in well drained fertile moist soils that are tending acidic. It also tolerates chalky or limestone bases soils and prefers an open sunny position and drought tender but frost tolerant.

Oriental Beech is a large tree that is grown for its habit and foliage. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a lawn specimen for shade or in group plantings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for cool low-mountain regions. ID 1901

Fagus (FAY-gus) orientalis(OH-ree-en-TAH-lis)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts