Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' - Fernleaf Beech - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design
Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' - Fernleaf Beech - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Fernleaf Beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'

  • Pyramidal when young, grows to a rounded, oval crown
  • Typically a low-branched tree
  • Fine-cut green leaves with a fern-like appearance
  • Foliage turns a golden-bronze in the fall
  • Will produce the typical nut of the genus

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
15-18 m

SPREAD:
10-12 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


A beautiful specimen for any landscape or park area. Its cutleaf foliage gives it a very fine texture. European beech grow best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Golden
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Hedge
Specimen