{"product_id":"european-beech-fagus-sylvatica","title":"European beech (Fagus sylvatica)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eThe European beech\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most important and most beautiful trees of European forests. It reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e30–45 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e and forms a wide, dense and very elegant crown that looks harmonious in both landscapes and parks.\u003cbr data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eIts leaves are oval, smooth, and glossy, changing shades throughout the season from fresh green to bronze — giving the beech a strong aesthetic effect from spring to autumn. The smooth, grey, straight trunk is a characteristic feature that looks clean and highly representative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eNatural range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eThe beech is native to western, central, and southern Europe, where it forms extensive beech forests. In natural stands, it often becomes the dominant species that defines the character of the entire ecosystem.\u003cbr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eIt thrives in areas with higher air humidity, in semi-shaded valleys, and on slopes with sufficient moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eBeech is an excellent choice for representative and nature-oriented plantings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e✔ large parks and forest parks\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e✔ solitary plantings in gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e✔ naturalistic forest plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e✘ unsuitable for city streets — it poorly tolerates drought, dusty environments, and road salting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eIn the landscape, it looks natural and gives the space a noble, stable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eWhen to plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eFor beech, the ideal time is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eautumn sowing or planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, when young plants have enough moisture and can root before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eBeech is a species with clearly defined requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eneeds deep, fertile, well-drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003erequires good air humidity — mildly moist regions are ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003epoorly tolerates extreme heat and prolonged drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003ethrives in partial shade or full sun as long as moisture is sufficient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eIn suitable conditions, it is a long-lived and very stable tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eThe European beech is a key species of European habitats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eit dominates natural beech forests, which belong to the most valuable ecosystems in Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eprovides habitat for many animals, from birds to specialized insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003ebeech nuts are an important food source for forest wildlife — birds, small mammals, and large game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eimproves the forest microclimate, stabilizes slopes, and supports healthy soil life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eIt is a tree of essential importance for biodiversity and the ecological stability of the European landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GERM BALL","offers":[{"title":"Default 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