The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Milton weeping European beech

Family: Fagaceae (beech family)

Distribution: Species native to Europe

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A deciduous tree holding main branches horizontally with secondary branches weeping. Beautiful dark green leaves are more rounded than typical for the species. The bark is a lovely smooth gray, wrinkled on older trees creating a unique picturesque habit. Slower growing than other European beech selections. Fall color is golden bronze. Wonderful specimen tree.