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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
Fagus sylvatica
Fagus
Fagaceae
Fagales
Also known as
Dwarf Beech, Dwarf Beech, European beech, Weeping beech, Common beech and Fagus Sylvatica L.

How to care for Common Beech

How often to water your Common Beech

every 9
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 Tallahassee, Florida.
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

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.
Tallahassee, Florida
45% Low

Growing Common Beech in Tallahassee right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Tallahassee is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…
Sunlight will increase by 20.1% ☀️
January 25th, 2023
Tallahassee is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Tallahassee is expected to increase by 20.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.5 megajoules of energy …
Finding light for Dwarf Beech in your home

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 Tallahassee, Florida ⛅.
Common Beech does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Common Beech

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.

Common Beech is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
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 🏡.
Toxicity
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.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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!
Growth Pattern
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Beech can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Common Beech
Common Beech
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tallahassee, Florida, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
