Can anyone id this fastigiata tree?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by andyb, May 20, 2019.

  1. andyb

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    I assume this is a birch but the open form looks different that the pictures of fastigiata birches I see online? Thanks.

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  2. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I think you meant beech, not birch. Yes, Fagus of some kind.
     
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    Sorry, yes I meant beech.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Nevertheless still presumably 'Dawyck'.
     
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    Thanks. Initially I ruled out 'Dawyck' because of the open, non-columnar shape and the prominent silver spots on the bark of this guy. Both these features are what I like about this particular tree. Any other possibilities?
     
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    Silver spots are Lichen, which may or may not be species-specific, but not variety-specific.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Silver markings. Not the tree
    Looks like lichen?
    lichen on beech trees - Google Search
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The shape may just be due to poor nursery care - that triple fork near the base, for example, should never have been allowed to develop. It would be difficult to prune to repair now though, as the wounds on the now-larger branches wouldn't occlude well.
     
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    Thanks everyone. I'll go with it being an imperfect Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'.
     

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