The Common Beech (also called Fayard, Fouteau) is a majestic tree of our European forests that can reach over 30 meters in height. It is valued both for its dense shade and the beauty of its foliage, which changes from tender green to coppery in autumn. Ideal for bocage hedges, ornamental woodlands, or reforestation projects, it embodies the quiet strength of temperate forests.
Growing tips:
🌱 Type: Deciduous, perennial tree
⏳ Stratification: Yes – 60 to 90 days of cold moist stratification (between 1 and 5°C) before sowing
📍 Exposure: Partial shade to sunny
🌾 Soil: Deep, fresh, well-drained, rather calcareous or neutral
📅 Sowing: In spring after stratification, or directly in autumn in open ground
⛰️ Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -25°C)
Uses:
Beech is used to create tall hedges, field woodlands, or tree-lined parks. Its wood, hard and uniform, is highly sought after in carpentry, cabinetmaking, and for heating. Its young leaves are sometimes eaten in salads in spring.
Favorable associations:
Pairs well with hornbeam, oak, hazel, or field maple. It can also support rich biodiversity on the ground thanks to its nourishing foliage.
Symbolism:
Beech is often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and memory in Celtic traditions. It symbolizes the tree of knowledge and was sometimes used to write the first manuscripts on beech wood tablets.
Commitment to quality:
At SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality reproducible seeds. Our seeds are carefully selected, sorted, and packaged without any chemical treatment.
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