Fagus sylvatica

Native to the UK, this Beech has been trained into a topiary ball. Broad elliptic yellow to green leaves in spring turn a rich russet brown in autumn. The small green spring flowers are wind pollinated and produce a 3 sided beech “mast” nut within a spiky outer casing.
A good shrub for most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand, Fagus sylvatica tends to favour more temperate climates but extra care is needed for plant establishment when planting in extreme heat and drought. Best to avoid planting in paved or tarmac areas where the shrub can suffer from reflected heat and light.
A versatile shrub with rich, copper autumn foliage.