DARK GREEN, OVAL-SHAPED FOLIAGE DRAMATICALLY WEEPS DOWN TO THE GROUND
FEATURES:
- In spring, lustrous dark green leaves emerge on the dramatically weeping branching
- By fall, the foliage transitions to a shimmering golden bronze
- The distinctive gray bark is smooth to the touch and adds winter interest to your landscape
- Give this wonderful weeping tree space to grow into as the overarching, weeping branches can create a large, tent-like structure for children to play under
- No serious pest or disease issues for this slow growing legacy tree
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 40-60' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 30-60' apart
Weeping European Beech
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'
Regular price
1(866) 873-3888
DARK GREEN, OVAL-SHAPED FOLIAGE DRAMATICALLY WEEPS DOWN TO THE GROUND
FEATURES:
- In spring, lustrous dark green leaves emerge on the dramatically weeping branching
- By fall, the foliage transitions to a shimmering golden bronze
- The distinctive gray bark is smooth to the touch and adds winter interest to your landscape
- Give this wonderful weeping tree space to grow into as the overarching, weeping branches can create a large, tent-like structure for children to play under
- No serious pest or disease issues for this slow growing legacy tree
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 40-60' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 30-60' apart
Why plant Weeping European Beech?
There will be no greater addition to your landscape than the stately and graceful Weeping European Beech. As the tree matures, the branches create a stunning weeping habit that creates a tent-like structure - transforming into the perfect fort for kids! In spring, lush, deep green leaves cover the pendulous branches as they fall to the ground, acting as the perfect cover for hide and seek. By fall, the foliage transitions to a shimmering golden bronze and can remain on the branching well into winter. But the golden leaves aren't the only winter attraction on this long-lived beauty - smooth, silver bark sparkles under the cover of snow, adding a mesmerizing layer of seasonal interest. Don't hesitate to add this unique and impressive specimen to your landscape as it is truly one of a kind!
Native to Europe, Fagus sylvatica is a dominant and commanding presence in the forests overseas. Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula', or Weeping European Beech was first introduced in 1836 by John Claudius Loudon - an English city garden planner and horticulturist. Within ten years, the Weeping European Beech made its way to America, although the deliverer of this wonderful weeping tree is unclear. Whomever it was, we are forever grateful for introducing this unique and elegant tree to the American landscape!
How to use Weeping European Beech in the landscape?
The perfect tree for a specimen planting, the Weeping European Beech is a graceful and admirable addition to your landscape in any capacity. It can be planted on either side of a driveway or simply by itself - just be sure to give it plenty of room to grow! Of course, you can always plant this play-inducing tree in the backyard, where kids and adults alike can explore the world underneath the pendulous branching!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
How To Plant Weeping European Beech
Weeping Beech will slowly turn into the prized specimen tree in your yard that people will appreciate as they pass your property. Your beech will benefit if you plant it in a location that gets some afternoon shade in the southern end of its range. In colder climates it will be fine in full sun all day long.
How To Water
Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water very slowly and very thoroughly. The water needs to reach to the bottom of the root ball and that takes time. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant Food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. If planting in the fall, use Elements Fertilizer while planting and start your regular annual fertilizing the following fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established as it gives your tree the nutrients it needs to produce lush new growth for the following spring.
How To Prune
Prune when needed in late winter. Prune only when necessary to keep the natural beauty and form of your Beech.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
Our Guarantees
3-YEAR-TREE GUARANTEE:
Bower & Branch offers a Three-Year Tree Guarantee on all of our trees, sizes X-Large and up. Only the finest and the most experienced growers are awarded the opportunity to grow for Bower & Branch, so we offer the best guarantee available.
If your tree(s) should fail for any reason during the three-year guarantee period, you will receive an online gift card in the amount that you originally spent on the tree.* You can then use this online gift card for any Bower & Branch Purchase.
* Bower & Branch provides online gift cards in the amount of the original purchase price of the tree(s). The amount does not include any additional costs such as delivery, planting, tax, or any other products or services. Online gift cards can be applied towards any Bower & Branch purchase on BowerandBranch.com and have no expiration dates. Bower & Branch does not guarantee tree replacement or availability of any desired product at any time. Cash refunds are not offered. Bower & Branch requires that all original tags and receipts are present when a guarantee request is initiated. The Bower & Branch Three-Year Guarantee only applies to plant material that has been planted in the ground. Container plantings are NOT covered.
At Bower & Branch, we do our best to honor all guarantee fulfillment requests to ensure customer satisfaction. However, we reserve the right to refuse the request if the required guarantee steps were not satisfied. Bower & Branch also reserves the right to deny any guarantee fulfillment request that is made as a result of animal damage, problems with plant hardiness and zone issues, or acts of nature (snow storms, hurricanes, and similar).
Reach out to a Plant Whisperer with any questions:
- Email: plantwhisperers@bowerandbranch.com
- Phone: 866-873-3888
- Or via Online Chat
