"Beech", A medium to large broad tree with smooth silver grey bark. The narrow ferny-shaped leaves change from dark green to to a coppery gold in autumn. Plant in any well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter in sun or partial shade. Also, use mycorrhizal fungi 'Rootgrow' in your planting hole. These are friendly fungi that attach themselves to roots for the purpose of accessing available nutrients for plants. Height: 20m, Spread: 12m. Fully hardy. AGM.