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Fagus sylvatica Ansorgei - Beech
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Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' is a rarely cultivated and quite unique variety of Common Beech. Its fine and narrow, jagged foliage, reminiscent of willow leaves, is purple in spring and early summer and turns purplish-brownish-green in late summer and autumn. It hangs on elegant arching branches. It has a very slow growth and eventually forms a distinctive small tree. It thrives in humid temperate climates and prefers deep and moist, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.
The beech tree, known as Fagus sylvatica in Latin, is an imposing tree with a spreading habit. Its cylindrical trunk is covered with smooth, light grey bark. This tree can live for several centuries. Native to central Europe to the Caucasus, it is one of the most common tree species in European forests. Its reddish wood is used in cabinetmaking and for making wooden tools and toys, as well as for firewood. It is very hardy and can reach a height of 20m at maturity.
The 'Ansorgei' cultivar is a German selection dating back to the 1880s. With a very slow growth, it eventually forms a small tree with a rather loose habit and pendulous branches, but not truly weeping, reaching 4m in height and 6m in width. It will only reach this size after several decades, as it barely reaches 1.50m after 10 years of cultivation. Its foliage consists of alternate, very narrow and lanceolate, jagged leaves. They appear in spring. They are purple when they burst, turn purplish-green in late summer, and then coppery-orange in autumn. They are marcescent, meaning they dry out while remaining on the tree until the arrival of new leaves in spring. The insignificant, cream flowers appear almost at the same time as the leaves, from April to May. The male flowers, separate from the female flowers, are grouped in pendulous catkins measuring 40 to 60mm. The female flowers are grouped in 2 to 4 at the end of the branches. Mature trees produce shiny brown beech nuts covered in bristly prickles. These 12 to 18mm long fruits are edible in small quantities. Mountain dwellers used to use them to make flour.
Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' is a compact, very hardy tree that requires no maintenance when grown in suitable conditions. It prefers cool and temperate, or mountainous climates. Planted as a specimen tree, this beech tree is very beautiful if one has the patience to watch it grow. Placed along a path, a stream, or a pond, its branches gracefully hang down and showcase its beautiful foliage. Its size makes it perfectly suited for small gardens.
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Fagus sylvatica Ansorgei enjoys partial shade and non-scorching sunlight. It thrives in cool and temperate climates, as well as in mountainous regions. The soil should be deep, moist, well-drained, and always maintain a constant level of humidity as it does not tolerate drought. This tree also dislikes heatwaves. In shallow or overly compact soil, its spreading root system remains superficial, which can make it susceptible to uprooting during strong winds. Plant it with its root ball intact to give it the best chance of living a long life. In February-March, when the tree is dormant, remove any branches that compromise its symmetry or those that are tangled, to maintain a good shape. Beware of aphids, scale insects, and mildew.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.