Dawyck Gold Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'
Overview
The Dawyck Gold Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold') is an amazing tree that offers year-round beauty and interest. In spring and summer, this beech tree shows off its bright yellow-green foliage, with new shoots turning golden in mid-summer. In winter, the leaves turn to a pleasant golden brown for a fantastic winter feature. This tree is also surprisingly tough, making it suitable for most climates and offering a good level of resistance to coastal and city pollution. Equally impressive, its beautiful shape and canopies make a great addition to any landscape. Dawyck Gold Beech is an amazing tree to add an eye-catching ornamental feature to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Dawyck Gold Beech requires consistent water throughout the entire growing season. Water 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) per week during the spring and summer months. During the summer months, make sure to water thoroughly and deeply. During the winter months, reduce regular watering to every 2-3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out just slightly between waterings. Make sure to water at the base of the plant and avoid getting the leaves wet, as excessive water droplets can lead to leaf scorch.
Light
Dawyck Gold Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold') is a slow growing plant and needs moderate amounts of sunlight to thrive. This plant type prefers some shade (especially in the summer) and requires 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best times of day for sunlight are the morning and late afternoon. Direct sunlight in the middle of the day during the summer months (especially in warmer areas) should be avoided as this can cause the leaves to burn. Placing the plant in a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal for preventing leaf burn.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-6.
Pruning
For Dawyck Gold Beech, prune early in the spring before the growth of new shoots. Start pruning by removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Next, cut any branches that are out of proportion with the overall shape of the tree. Then, thin out any overcrowded, criss-crossing, or otherwise dense branches to allow for increased light and air circulation. Finally, remove any shoots that grow parallel to the ground instead of upward. It is best to do your pruning in stages, as this is more gentle on the tree and allows it to get used to the change gradually. Do not prune more than 1-third of the tree's branches in a single season.
Propagation
Grafting Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Rodents, Pest resistant, Disease resistant .
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