Fagus sylvatica 'Interrupta'

A slow-growing decduous tree to 8m eventually. It has curvy leaves of an irregualr shape, bronze-light red in colour and remianing brown on the tree all winter.

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Fagus are large deciduous trees with smooth grey bark, ovate leaves colouring well in autumn, and inconspicuous flowers followed by usually spiny fruits
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suitable for large gardens. Grow in any deep fertile soil in good light

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pruning

pruning group 1; or can be trimmed to a hedge

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and beech bark scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot and heart and root rot in mature trees