Beech sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' autumn foliage

Fagus 'Dawyck Gold' large upright Beech tree in container

Fagus 'Dawyck Gold' upright Beech tree in container

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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' Tree

Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FSD.SS.10.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Golden Fastigiate Beech

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Final size 10 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Bright yellow-green leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Description

This upright form of the common beech was selected at Dawyck Botanic Gardens in Scotland for its stunning yellow to lime green foliage. Throughout the summer the startling, bright leaves turn slowly to mid-green and then bronze and yellow in the autumn.

The Golden Fastigiate, as it is more commonly known, is an ideal variety for brightening up a dark corner, as it has a minimal spread of 10 x 3 metres in 20 years, spreading more in maturity. ‘Dawyck Gold’ will tolerate an exposed position but avoid very damp soils. Ideal as a single specimen or for avenue plantings.

For a purple leaved form see Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple or view all Beech.

AKA Golden Fastigiate beech, Golden Upright beech, Golden Columnar beech, Fagus Sylvatica Dawyck Gold

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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