Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' – Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' – Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'

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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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Feathered (2)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
variegated, pink
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 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown variegated off-white/green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'

Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' 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 'Tricolor' blooms in may.
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