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    Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

    Also Known As

    • Cockleshell European Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' plant details

    Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
    Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Unique and finely textured, the rounded "cockleshell" foliage as well as its fine columnar habit, makes this tall tree special. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Dark green, small glossy leaves are nearly round and are set against smooth, gray bark. One of my favorite beeches.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Slow growing somewhat columnar form, glossy, round green leaves.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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