Record details

Common tree name

Weeping Beech

Species Name

Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'

Description

This is an unusual, graceful form of beech. In winter its long thin buds make it easy to identify as a beech, and in the autumn there are usually lots of small triangular nuts in prickly cases, known as beech mast. There is a weeping fern leaved beech on the Newbold Terrace side of the gardens.

Country of origin

England, Northwest Europe

Credits

The 'Trees at Jephson's project' has been delivered by Warwick District Council. With the kind sponsorship of Leamington Town Council and the Leamington Society.