Weeping European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Weeping European Beech highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-7
A gorgeous romantic spectacle, the Weeping European Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula') is an incredible cascading focal point tree as it reaches a grand scale and cascades more dramatically than a Weeping Willow! Filling out in equally fine-textured green leaves, with their prominent parallel veins, that mature to dark green in the summer, they're highly contrasted against the Beech's light gray bark.
European Beech isn't just lovely lawn trees, their yellowish-green blooms in mid-late spring may not be the fanciest around, but your local bees and butterflies will adore them! Up close, those leaves are glossy with a lovely scalloped and rippled edge. Each set of branches tumbles elegantly over the other so the entire tree looks like a waterfall of green. The birds will also love the spiky husked nutlets that ripen in the autumn!
These Weeping Tree can be found thriving throughout USDA growing zones 4-7, tolerating very cold climates, but not doing well in the hot summers. Reaching a decent 35-50 feet in mature height and 20-40 feet in width depending on conditions in your area. These deciduous trees have a moderate growth rate and their foliage turns a lovely shade of coppery gold in the fall!
Planting and Application:
Weeping European Beech are perfect specimen trees for larger yards. You'll love how they elegantly spill over the ground and sway in the breeze. If you have the room, park one in the center of your front yard so that traffic stops and heads turn anytime someone goes past your home. We’re sure it will be the talk of the entire neighborhood!
Weeping Trees are classic focal points and these trees are large enough to be wonderful shade trees too! Their drooping branches offer prime nesting and cover for birds and wildlife, while under their canopy is the perfect little hiding area for a couple of chairs, a kid's play set or a quiet reading nook beneath the boughs.
- Glossy Gorgeous Foliage
- Unique Cascading & Pendulous Branching to the Ground
- Coppery Golden Fall Color
- Low Maintenance & Bird-Friendly
- Great Specimen, Shade & Highly Ornamental Lawn Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Beech Trees need a bit of pruning in late winter to help accentuate and tidy up their weeping branches, but not too much. Plant in a full sun location for best results and any site that is very well-drained and moderately moist. Tolerant of acidic soil, mulch well with a pine bark mulch to acidify the soil, retain moisture and insulate the roots. This also makes cleaning the spiky nutlets easier.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture & Appreciates Mulch
- Any Well-Drained Slightly Acidic Soil
- Prune Late Winter If Needed
- Beechnuts for Wildlife
The grand Weeping European Beech Tree is an impressive cascading fountain of green! Hurry and order this large ornamental lawn tree today and have heads turning! Now available at NatureHills.com!
