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Common Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Price comparison:
£1.75 – £174.95
From 5 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 5 retailers across 7 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 9 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Celtic Wildflowers | £13.99Checked 23 Oct | 3L | View at Celtic WildflowersOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Celtic Wildflowers
Size: 3L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £159.95Checked 16 Oct | 40L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 40L
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £174.95Checked 16 Oct | 90L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 90L
| YouGarden £5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60 | £1.75Check availability at retailerChecked 19 Oct | bare root | View at YouGardenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Frank P Matthews | £2.75Checked 13 Oct | bare root | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
YouGarden
£5.99 standard delivery. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Frank P Matthews
Size: bare root
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £32.95Checked 9 Oct | 125-150cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £32.95Checked 16 Oct | 125-150cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Larch Cottage Nurseries Delivery charge varies | £59.99Checked 17 Oct | 125-150cm tall | View at Larch Cottage NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 125-150cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 125-150cm tall
Larch Cottage Nurseries
Delivery charge varies
Size: 125-150cm tall
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £34.95Checked 9 Oct | 150-175cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £34.95Checked 16 Oct | 150-175cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 150-175cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 150-175cm tall
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £46.95Checked 9 Oct | 200-225cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £46.95Checked 16 Oct | 200-225cm tall | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 200-225cm tall
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 200-225cm tall
| Frank P Matthews | £2.75Checked 19 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Frank P MatthewsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Frank P Matthews
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 9 Oct 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 £174.95 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £1.75 for a bare root at YouGarden. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Common Beech online in the UK?
You can buy Common Beech from 5 UK nurseries including YouGarden, Frank P Matthews, Frank P Matthews. 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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