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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

beech dawyck gold

Eventual height & spread

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

beech dawyck gold

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • 9 litre pot | 1 - 1.2m tall
  • £76.49 £89.99
  • In stock (delivery within 3-4 working days)
  • 12 litre pot | 2.1 - 2.4m tall
  • £144.49 £169.99
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


The new foliage of this relatively compact (for a beech), columnar tree emerges bright yellow before maturing to fresh green. As the tree ages, Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' forms a gorgeous taper-like shape, that makes it ideal for planting each side of a large garden entrance. It also makes a magnificent stand-alone specimen in the lawn, and like all beeches, it can tolerate a wide range of soils - including chalk.


  • Garden care:
    Plant out as soon as possible, incorporating some well-rotted garden compost or horse manure into the planting hole. Firm the soil around the roots and stake firmly. Water in well and continue to water frequently during the following growing season.

    After flowering in late spring or early summer, lightly cut back any branches that spoil the symmetry of the plant and apply a generous 5–7cm (2–3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
    • Pets: Harmful if eaten

    Goes well with