{"title":"Beech","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew trees are as versatile or as quintessentially British as beech. From the towering common beech (Fagus sylvatica) that forms our native woodlands, to striking coloured-leaf forms like the deep purple 'Riversii' and golden 'Dawyck Gold', to elegant weeping specimens such as 'Pendula' and 'Black Swan', there's a beech to suit every garden — whether you're after a dramatic specimen tree, a formal hedge that holds its russet leaves through winter, or a compact columnar form for a smaller plot. All are wonderfully hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soils, including chalk, making beech one of the most reliable and rewarding choices for British gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-purpurea-tricolor-12l","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuinely eye-catching selection, this tricolour beech is grown for its unusual and vivid variegated foliage — leaves open a rich red-purple with an irregular pink margin in spring, an especially intense display, before settling to purple with soft pink-cream edges through summer, and finally turning dark gold in autumn before falling. The smooth, silvery-grey bark provides a striking contrast to the coppery leaves that often persist on the branches through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInconspicuous flowers appear in spring, followed by typical beech fruits. As with other variegated forms, the foliage is more sensitive to light and can scorch in intense sun on dry soil, so moisture-retentive ground helps keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a range of well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade — red-leaved forms need good light for the best colour, but consistent moisture helps prevent leaf scorch. Naturally airy and thin in youth, it develops into a medium-sized tree with a spreading, open crown, eventually exceeding 12m with a spread wider than 8m, though its slow growth rate means it can be kept smaller with careful pruning, making it suitable even for more modest gardens as a striking specimen or architectural feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206341431670,"sku":"0","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21152051.png?v=1790000520"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-purpurea-12l","title":"Fagus sylvatica Purpurea 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica f. purpurea (Copper Beech) (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlso known as the copper beech, this striking purple-leaved form of our native beech is a large, vigorous deciduous tree grown for its deep, dramatic foliage — leaves emerge a rich purple in spring, deepening through summer before turning a warm reddish-copper in autumn. It forms the same broad, spreading crown as the common beech, but with a far more dramatic year-round presence, making it a real focal point in any landscape large enough to accommodate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall, inconspicuous flowers appear in early spring, followed by typical bristly beech fruits (nuts) in autumn, which are a valuable food source for squirrels and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade — full sun brings out the richest purple colour. Given time it will grow into a substantial specimen, eventually exceeding 12m in height with a spread wider than 8m, making it best suited to larger gardens, parkland, or as a magnificent stand-alone specimen tree, and it also makes an outstanding, richly coloured hedge or screen when clipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206341497206,"sku":"109766","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21151129.png?v=1789999996"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-dawyck-purple-12l","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' 12Lltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking narrowly columnar form of our native beech, 'Dawyck Purple' combines the same slender, upright habit as the golden-leaved 'Dawyck Gold' with deep, rich purple foliage that holds its colour beautifully right through the season, thanks to being grafted true to type. The leaves deepen further to a rich reddish-purple in autumn before falling. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a superb architectural choice for gardens where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInconspicuous flower catkins appear in spring, followed by typical bristly beech fruits in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade — full sun brings out the deepest, richest purple tones. Given time it will grow tall, eventually exceeding 12m, but its comparatively narrow spread of around 4–8m makes it far better suited to smaller gardens and tighter spaces than the spreading common beech, whether planted as a striking avenue, a boundary screen, or a dramatic vertical accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206341726582,"sku":"0","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21145357.png?v=1789998953"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-black-swan-12l","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica (Atropurpurea Group) 'Black Swan' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most dramatic weeping trees available, 'Black Swan' bears the deepest purple-black foliage of any beech, emerging dark red-bronze in spring before deepening to an almost black purple through summer — richest of all in full sun — then turning warm golden-copper in autumn before falling. The smooth, silver-grey bark creates a striking silhouette once the branches are bare in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tightly-formed, slowly weeping tree grows with real vigour when young, its horizontal branches gradually becoming pendulous as the tree matures, creating dense, cascading curtains of foliage that make each specimen genuinely unique. Inconspicuous flower catkins in spring are followed by typical spiny beech fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun, which brings out the richest foliage colour — leaves in shaded parts of the canopy will fade to green. Slowly reaching an eventual height of around 4–8m with a much narrower spread of 1.5–2.5m, its compact, weeping form makes it an outstanding architectural specimen for smaller gardens, courtyards, or as a dramatic focal point in a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206341759350,"sku":"0","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21144606.png?v=1789998473"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-12l","title":"Fagus sylvatica 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica (Common Beech) (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur native common beech is a large, vigorous deciduous tree, forming a broad, spreading crown that has shaped the British landscape for centuries — as valued for woodland planting and parkland specimens as it is for classic beech hedging. Fresh yellow-green leaves emerge in spring, maturing to a rich green through summer, before turning a glorious golden-copper to russet-brown in autumn, with dried leaves often persisting on younger growth and hedges well into winter. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmall, inconspicuous flowers appear in early spring, followed by typical bristly beech fruits (nuts) in autumn, providing valuable food for squirrels, birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWonderfully adaptable, it tolerates a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, and thrives in full sun or partial shade. 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New foliage emerges a vivid bright golden-yellow in spring, softening to a paler yellow-green through summer, before turning warm yellow-brown as autumn arrives. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs the tree matures it develops a striking tapering, flame-like silhouette, making it a superb choice for framing a driveway or entrance in pairs, or as a dramatic stand-alone specimen on the lawn. Inconspicuous flower catkins are followed by typical bristly beech fruits in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade — full sun brings out the richest golden colour. Given time it will grow tall, eventually exceeding 12m, but with a comparatively narrow spread of around 4–8m, making its slender profile far better suited to smaller gardens and tighter spaces than most beech varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58787405889910,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21145106.png?v=1789998744"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-asplenifolia-12lltr-pot","title":"Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla 'Aspleniifolia' 12Lltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica var. heterophylla 'Aspleniifolia' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlso known as the fern-leaved beech, this elegant variety is grown chiefly for its remarkably delicate, deeply cut foliage — narrow, ferny leaves divided into pointed lobes that give the whole canopy a much lighter, airier texture than the common beech, despite retaining its same stately, spreading character. The leaves emerge a fresh bright green in spring, deepening to dark green through summer, before turning warm golden-brown as autumn takes hold. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe smooth, silvery-grey bark provides a striking contrast to the dark foliage and adds real interest once the leaves have fallen. Inconspicuous flower catkins in spring are followed by typical bristly beech nuts in autumn, much loved by squirrels and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot away from coastal exposure. It has a pyramidal habit while young, gradually developing a broad, open crown with age — given time it will grow tall, eventually exceeding 12m, with a spread that can be equally wide, so it's best suited to larger gardens or parkland settings where its graceful, shaggy silhouette has room to be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58787469820278,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21145841.png?v=1789999235"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-pendula-12lltr-pot","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' 12Lltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica 'Pendula' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe classic weeping beech, 'Pendula' is a magnificent, long-lived specimen tree grown for its dramatic sculptural form — undulating main branches sweep upwards and outwards before draping long, pendulous side-branches down towards the ground, sometimes almost touching it. Given age, it forms either a broad, tent-like crown or a more upright silhouette with steeply cascading limbs, no two specimens ever growing quite alike. The glossy, elliptic mid-green leaves turn a rich golden-brown in autumn. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInconspicuous flower catkins appear in spring, followed by typical bristly beech fruits in autumn. The smooth grey bark and undulating branch structure provide striking winter interest once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade, and grows best where it won't be exposed to pollution such as road salt. 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The smallish leaves emerge a rich red-bronze in spring, deepening to a lustrous burgundy-purple through summer, before turning warm golden-copper in autumn. The smooth, silver-grey bark creates an eye-catching silhouette once the leaves have fallen, extending interest right through winter. This variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInconspicuous flower catkins appear in spring, followed by typical bristly beech fruits in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives best in full sun, which brings out the richest purple foliage colour. Given time it will reach an eventual height of around 8–12m with a comparatively narrow spread of 2.5–4m, its slender, weeping form making it far better suited to smaller gardens and tighter spaces than most beech varieties — ideal as a dramatic focal point on the lawn or framing an entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58787509895542,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21150725.png?v=1789999732"},{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-purpurea-pendula-12lltr-pot","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' 12Lltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica (Atropurpurea Group) 'Purpurea Pendula' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA classic mushroom-shaped weeping tree, 'Purpurea Pendula' is often grown as a top-worked specimen, its strongly pendulous branches cascading down from the graft point to create a distinctive dome or fountain shape — the ultimate height depends entirely on where it's grafted, so it makes a wonderfully characterful feature even in a modest-sized garden. The wavy-edged, dark purple foliage holds its rich colour well through summer, turning reddish-brown in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInsignificant yellow-green flowers appear in spring, followed by typical spiny beech fruits in autumn. The smooth grey bark and sculptural weeping form provide good structural interest through winter too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives best in a sheltered position in full sun, which brings out the deepest purple colour. 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The larger-than-average leaves, with their prominent ribbing and glossy, leathery texture, give the whole canopy a substantial, statuesque presence — a genuine specimen tree for those with the space to let it shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTolerant of a wide range of soils including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it thrives in full sun or partial shade, with full sun bringing out the richest, darkest colour, and appreciates consistently moist, well-drained ground. 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