Weeping European Beech
Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’ The weeping mound
like form of this tree has been altered in recent years by the vigorous
upright growth of layered branches. These young “trees” will
ultimately develop the weeping form of the parent plant. It is tempting
to walk under the branches of our Weeping Beech. Please do not do this
as it injures the roots of the tree and will shorten its life. Like
most genetic variations, the seedlings of the European Weeping Beech
vary much in appearance and the better forms are usually reproduced
vegetatively. The source of Planting Fields’ tree is unknown.
