Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' – Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' – Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' is a medium-sized, narrow, upright growing tree with decorative leaves. These are almost entirely round, green and 1.5 - 4 cm across. The tree has a columnar crown of circa 15 m. The soft, smooth bark is grey. Inflorescence in small, inconspicuous flower catkins. These are followed by 10 - 20 mm large nutlets. The tree is used in parks and as a solitary. It thrives well in well-drained soil that is not too wet and rich in humus content. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Specifications
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Height
12-15 m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell'

Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' can eventually reach a height of 12-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Cockleshell' blooms in may.
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