FERNLEAF EUROPEAN BEECH

Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'

COLLECTION

Oak Park

FAMILY

Fagaceae

PLANT TYPE

Tree, Deciduous

ZONE

5-7

CULTURE

Rich, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Will not withstand wet or compacted soils.

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

Gracefully cut (dissected) foliage that have a fern-like structure. They are dark green and glossy in summer, turn golden-brown in autumn.

PROBLEMS

Coral spot fungus can girdle the tree.

GARDEN USES

This beech is a large shade tree specimen that makes a great focal point.

HISTORY

It is estimated to be twenty years old.