Common Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Price comparison:
£1.75 – £192.00
From 7 UK retailers
Common Beech is a hedging plant that thrives in full sun. Growing to about 25m, it flowers from April and May. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 25.0m tall × 15.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 apr,may
Wildlife
🐝 Beech mast for wildlife
Compare Prices
Prices from 7 retailers across 3 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 6 May 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £70.00 | 12L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Hillier £5.99 standard delivery | £89.99 | 12L | View at HillierOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 12L
| YouGarden £5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60 | £1.75 | bare root | View at YouGardenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £192.00 | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
YouGarden
£5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
| Frank P Matthews | £2.80 | Check retailer for size | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Primrose Standard delivery from £4.99 | £69.99 | Check retailer for size | View at PrimroseOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £74.99 | Check retailer for size | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
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Primrose
Standard delivery from £4.99
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Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
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Prices last checked: 6 May 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Common Beech is a hedging plant that thrives in full sun. Growing to about 25m, it flowers from April and May. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Fagus sylvatica
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
apr,may
Mature Height
25.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Common Beech cost in the UK?
Common Beech prices in the UK range from £1.75 to £192.00 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at YouGarden at £1.75. Prices are checked nightly across 7 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Common Beech online in the UK?
You can buy Common Beech from 7 UK nurseries including YouGarden, Frank P Matthews, Ornamental Trees. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Common Beech?
The scientific name for Common Beech is Fagus sylvatica.
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