How much sunlight does my Common Beech need?

Common Beech requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Common Beech toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Common Beech is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Common Beech?

Common Beech does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Common Beech?

Common Beech grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Common Beech?

Common Beech will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Common Beech be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Beech can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Common Beech easy to care for?

Common Beech is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Common Beech?

Common Beech prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Common Beech

European Beech 'Riversii' is a cultivar with large, glossy purple leaves that turn striking copper in the fall. It makes a great shade tree, screen, or a specimen but be sure to have room for its mature size of 50-60 feet tall and 40-50 feet wide.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Fagus sylvatica

Genus

Fagus

Family

Fagaceae

Order

Fagales

Also known as

Dwarf Beech, Dwarf Beech, European beech, Weeping beech, Common beech and Fagus Sylvatica L.

How to care for Common Beech

Water

How often to water your Common Beech

Common Beech needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Portland, Oregon.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Portland, Oregon

25% Very Low

Growing Common Beech in Portland right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Portland is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in det…

Sunlight will increase by 46.4% ☀️

January 28th, 2023

Portland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Portland is expected to increase by 46.4% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.1 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.2 hours 📈

January 27th, 2023

This month, Portland is getting an average of 7.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.9 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Common Beech: 1ft from a window

Common Beech love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Portland, Oregon ⛅.

Common Beech does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Beech

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Beech: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Beech after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Common Beech

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 24th, 2023

The growing potential in Portland is very low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to…