BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 4–8
Beech Bonsai
Fagus sylvatica
Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Consistent moisture
- Soil
- Well-draining, moisture-retentive
- Temperature
- Hardy to -30°F
- Feeding
- Every 2 weeks, spring-fall
- Repotting
- Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
FeedPrune
prune: late winter, midsummer