Can beeches grow in Southern California?

[justBonsai]

Hi,

I'd like to start some European or Japanese beech seedlings come by this spring but I am unsure of whether I can grow them in my climate or not. Has anyone here grown any of the fagus species in a hotter climate?

Thanks,
Julian

 

[sorce]

Depends on Surfer demand!

Sorce

 

[michaelj]

These aren't the beeches you're looking for.

 

[Anthony]

Check the highest temperature, they can handle.
Air temperature, even under shade cloth, can kill.
For Cold, you can use an old refrigerator set on vegetable crisper for 2 months.
Remember to check every week, for drying out.
Good Day
Anthony

 

[jk_lewis]

I doubt it. They need considerable amounts of cold dormancy.

 

[ColinFraser]

It's almost impossible to resist a beeches on the beaches comment, so I didn't

Anyway, I think I may have seen some at Kimura in Northridge; not sure which species, and I could be misremembering. But, if @bonsaibp does have them, then there is hope in your climate. Maybe he will weigh in here.

 

[justBonsai]

Thanks for replies all. I'll shoot a PM to Mr. Pressler and ask about the beeches.

 

[bonsaibp]

I have some American Beeches that I've been growing for several years now. They seem to be doing ok but are pretty slow growing for a D tree. Also leaf size is large on these. All in all I can't say I would recommend them. Any other I've treid hasn't made it more than two years.

 

[justBonsai]

I have some American Beeches that I've been growing for several years now. They seem to be doing ok but are pretty slow growing for a D tree. Also leaf size is large on these. All in all I can't say I would recommend them. Any other I've treid hasn't made it more than two years.

Can you recommend some broadleaf deciduous trees that do well in our climate aside from elms? I want do start a root over rock with some smooth bark decidious tree this spring. I know tridents are viable but I already have one in the works.

 

[onlyrey]

What about Crape Mytles. They grow like weed regardless of the climate. I am thinking of getting some seedlings in spring and start them for a root over rock project.

Can you recommend some broadleaf deciduous trees that do well in our climate aside from elms? I want do start a root over rock with some smooth bark decidious tree this spring. I know tridents are viable but I already have one in the works.

 

[bonsaibp]

Can you recommend some broadleaf deciduous trees that do well in our climate aside from elms? I want do start a root over rock with some smooth bark decidious tree this spring. I know tridents are viable but I already have one in the works.

Hackberry do great and I have a bunch. Tridents, Japanese Maples (ify), Root over rock ficus nerifola are awesome though not decidious. Also liquidambers especially orientalis- and Japanese privet. LA's , Tridents and Ficus are best for ror

 

[bonhe]

Flowering peach, plum, cherry, crepe myrtle, too. Pomegranate is also a good specimen if you consider it as deciduous!
Bonhe