Fagus

Common Beech Trees - New Zealand’s Best Fagus!

Growing colourful trees in your garden such as the Common Beech Tree, delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space.
• They attract birds and bees.
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced.
• They can provide shelter and screening.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

We have the largest variety of Beech trees and the best Fagus sylvatica in NZ. These Fagus been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate and are ready for their new home. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Fagus sylvatica, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Fagus Sylvatica Questions

1. What is the common name for Fagus?

Beech is the most common name for Fagus, and it is used to refer to all trees in the genus. Beech trees are known for their smooth, gray bark, their triangular leaves, and their edible nuts. Beech trees are native to Europe and North America, and they are often used in landscaping and forestry.

Hornbeam is another common name for Fagus, and it is used to refer to a few specific species of trees in the genus. Hornbeam trees are similar to beech trees, but they have smaller leaves and harder wood. Hornbeam trees are native to Europe and Asia, and they are often used for hedges and topiaries.

Oak is a less common name for Fagus, but it is sometimes used to refer to the American beech tree (Fagus grandifolia). American beech trees are similar to European beech trees, but they have larger leaves and nuts. American beech trees are native to North America, and they are often used in landscaping and forestry.

2. What is the growth rate of Fagus plants?

The growth rate of the Fagus varies depending on the species, the climate, and the growing conditions. They generally grow at a medium rate, with annual growth rate of between 25 to 50 cm per year. Some species, such as the American beech (Fagus grandifolia), can grow up to 60 cm per year in ideal conditions.

3. What is the English name for Fagus sylvatica pendula?

Fagus sylvatica pendula is commonly known as the weeping beech, or the European weeping beech. It is a beautiful, ornamental tree with graceful, weeping branches and delicate leaves. The weeping beech is a popular choice for landscaping, and it can be found in parks and gardens all over the world.

The weeping beech is a native of Europe, where it grows in forests and woodlands. It is a slow-growing tree, but it can eventually reach up to 30 m tall. The weeping beech has smooth, grey bark and triangular leaves that turn a golden yellow in autumn.

4. Is Beech widely available?

Beech is widely available in New Zealand and is the most common native forest type, covering over 2 million hectares of land. It is most common in the South Island where forests are found in the mountains and foothills of the Southern Alps, as well as in the lower-lying areas of the east coast. It is also in central plateau and the Ruahine Ranges.

5. Is Fagus a Beech tree?

Yes, Fagus is a beech tree. Beech trees are deciduous trees in the genus Fagus, and are native to temperate Eurasia and North America. There are 10 to 13 species of Beech trees, the most common being the European beech (Fagus sylvatica).

6. Are there beech trees in New Zealand?

Yes, there are definitely beech trees in New Zealand! In fact, they're a very important part of the country's native forest ecosystem. There are five different species of beech trees that are found in New Zealand, all belonging to the "southern beech" family (Nothofagaceae). These trees are:

• Silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii): This is the most widespread beech species in New Zealand and is known for its silvery bark and small, round leaves.
• Red beech (Fuscospora fusca): This is the largest beech species in New Zealand and can grow to be over 30 meters tall. It has reddish-brown bark and larger, elliptical leaves.
• Black beech (Fuscospora solandri): This beech species is found in both the North and South Islands and has dark, almost black bark. Its leaves are similar to red beech but slightly smaller.
• Hard beech (Fuscospora truncata): This is a hardy beech species that can grow in harsh conditions. It has rough, furrowed bark and small, leathery leaves.
• Mountain beech (Fuscospora cliffortioides): This beech species is found in high-altitude areas and has small, round leaves and smooth, grey bark.

Beech forests cover a large area of New Zealand, especially in the South Island, and are home to a variety of unique plants and animals. They are also important for soil conservation and water quality.

7. Are beech trees native to NZ?

Yes, the five species of beech trees found in New Zealand are all native to the country:

• Silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii): This is the most widespread beech species in New Zealand and is known for its silvery bark and small, round leaves.
• Red beech (Fuscospora fusca): This is the largest beech species in New Zealand and can grow to be over 30 meters tall. It has reddish-brown bark and larger, elliptical leaves.

• Black beech (Fuscospora solandri): This beech species is found in both the North and South Islands and has dark, almost black bark. Its leaves are similar to red beech but slightly smaller.

  Hard beech (Fuscospora truncata): This is a hardy beech species that can grow in harsh conditions. It has rough, furrowed bark and small, leathery leaves.

• Mountain beech (Fuscospora cliffortioides): This beech species is found in high-altitude areas and has small, round leaves and smooth, grey bark.

Beech forests play an important role in the New Zealand ecosystem. They provide habitat for a variety of native plants and animals, and they help to regulate water quality and soil erosion. Beech forests are also a popular tourist destination, and they are an important part of New Zealand's cultural heritage.