IN STOCK ONLY SEEDS
Simple Order Placement
Simple Order Placement
Genus: | Fagus | Species: | sylvatica | Origin: | |
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Common Name: | European Beech | Other Name: | Beechnut | Pre-treatment: | Required |
Seeds per lb.: | 2050 | Zone Cold: | 4 | Zone Warm: | 7 |
Height: | U.S. Native: | No | Growth Rate: | Slow-Medium | |
Spread: | Plant Type: | Medium Tree | Vegetation Type: | Deciduous | |
Purity Range: | 95-98% | Germination Range: | 60-80% | Shelf Life: | 6 months-1 year cold & moist |
Storage: | Cold & Moist at 34-41 Deg. F | Sowing Density: | 25-40 seedlings/ft2 | Plant Use: | Ornamental |
Nitrogen Fixing: | No | Leaf Color: | Green | Flower Color: | ineffective |
Comments: | Do not over-dry seed. Watch for germination of the seed in cold stratification. |
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Germination info: | Printed literature states the requires 90-120 days cold moist stratification. We have been finding the last few years that the seed only requires 30-45 days stratification. Seed lab tests are 120 days. Keep this in mind when planning your schedule. some growers prefer to not soak in water prior to the cold stratification. |
A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed. |