The Beech Tree is otherwise known as the ’Mother of the Woods’ and is thought to stand beside her 'Oak King'. It is said that the Beech tree offers protection and nurturing and represents deep wisdom.

Beech trees are one of the tallest woodland trees and can live for up to 300 years. Beech wood has long been a popular choice for furniture and flooring.

Beech tree supplied is 20-40cm tall.

• The Beech Tree is potentially a large tree, it can grow to 120ft (36m), it is too tall to be grown as a specimen tree in the average garden.
• However, Beech trees can form an excellent hedge as they can be clipped closely.
• Beech tree leaves turn russet-brown in winter and will remain over winter if pruned in midsummer.
• The Beech tree thrives in a wide variety of soils and will tolerate shade.
• When grown naturally in woodlands, the Beech tree can be quite pale with a delicate figure.
• Beech wood is also extensively used in furniture manufacture.