American Beech with some Fall Color

[johng]

Good morning! Here are a couple photos of an American Beech I have been working on for about 5 years. It was originally sourced as 7' tall nursery material. I've never been a huge fan of AB. Large leaves, slow development, and very few examples of really good ones have always led me away from this species. This one is trying hard to change my mind. A large tree at 45" over the table, it is paired with a 22" oval from Eli Akins of Waldo Street Pottery. The container has some orange/brown speckling that really shines once the leaves go brown for the winter.

 

[JudyB]

Very nice! That is a good example of what can be done with nursery stock, it’s a lovely and accurate natural example of beech. American beech and sycamore are my two favorite trees in nature. Another good one John

 

[johng]

Very nice! That is a good example of what can be done with nursery stock, it’s a lovely and accurate natural example of beech. American beech and sycamore are my two favorite trees in nature. Another good one John

Thank you, Judy!

 

[VAFisher]

I'd say you've added to the examples of really good ones. Awesome tree.

 

[bwaynef]

When I saw this tree elsewhere, I had no idea it was as tall as it is. How many repots did it take to get to this container?

 

[johng]

When I saw this tree elsewhere, I had no idea it was as tall as it is. How many repots did it take to get to this container?

two...one from a 15 gallon nursery pot to an anderson flat and then into this container.

 

[River's Edge]

Nice developmental work on the root structure, great progress for five years of working and the transition time from nursery to bonsai pot. Well done.

 

[Cmd5235]

Beautiful example!

Any concerns where you are (not sure where you are) about beech leaf disease? It’s in my area and rapidly moving east. I’m anticipating it on my trees within a year.

 

[Tieball]

Fabulous natural appearance Beech tree. Well done! Mighty fine!

 

[johng]

Beautiful example!

Any concerns where you are (not sure where you are) about beech leaf disease? It’s in my area and rapidly moving east. I’m anticipating it on my trees within a year.

To be honest, I was not even aware until I posted this tree on FB.

 

[Joelshack2362]

Awesome job!

 

[Manbris]

What's your end design for this tree?

 

[houterig]

Love it thanks for sharing.

 

[just.wing.it]

Very awesome Beech!
You mentioned that it was 7' tall from the nursery. Did you chop it back to its lowest branch? Or was there a bud? Or did you chop to a bare trunk?

 

[johng]

What's your end design for this tree?

you are looking at it....have a suggestion?

 

[johng]

Very awesome Beech!
You mentioned that it was 7' tall from the nursery. Did you chop it back to its lowest branch? Or was there a bud? Or did you chop to a bare trunk?

It was chopped near the existing top and several branches were already growing below. A couple more branches budded out after the chop.

 

[Dabbler]

You really need to tell that Beech so stop showing off!

Mine are already in the brown leaf phase.