Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’
$299.99
Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold forms a dense, narrow column with golden spring leaves that soften to yellow-green in summer, giving large gardens a strong vertical accent.
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Description
Golden spring foliage draws attention to the dense, narrow crown of Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold. The leaves soften to pale yellow-green through summer and turn yellow-brown in autumn, keeping this upright tree visually distinct across the growing season.
At maturity, the tree reaches about 50 to 65 feet tall and 13 to 26 feet wide. Its columnar form adds height without the broad crown of a typical beech, making it suitable as an architectural specimen, hedge, or screen where generous vertical space is available.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Full sun develops the clearest gold color, while light shade can limit leaf scorch. Water during dry spells while the tree establishes, and avoid waterlogged ground.
Properly cooked nuts may be eaten, but raw nuts are toxic to humans and dogs in large quantities, and unripe nuts are also toxic.
Additional information
| Height | 49 ft – 66 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold', Fagus sylvatica Fastigiate Aurea |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Column |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Hedge, Screen |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Give enough room for its eventual height and keep it away from waterlogged ground. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dawyck Gold Beech, Dawyck Gold European Beech |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23003752, FAGSYDG20010G, 201967081 |
| Usps | Golden spring foliage crowns a dense, narrow column., Its upright form adds height without a broad footprint., Full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil suit this tree. |
| Propagation | Propagate this named cultivar by grafting young wood onto Fagus sylvatica rootstock in late winter or early spring. |
| Pests | Aphids and beech bark scale may occur. |
| Diseases | Beech bark disease, bracket fungi, powdery mildew, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | If pruning is needed, remove unwanted branches between autumn and early spring while keeping large cuts to a minimum. |
| Hazardous information | Raw beechnuts are toxic to humans and dogs in large quantities, and unripe nuts are also toxic. Only properly cooked nuts should be eaten. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, especially while the tree establishes. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the best gold color or in partial shade. |
| Common Name | Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’ |