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    Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    Also Known As

    • Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'
    • Asplenifolia European Beech
    • Asplenifolia Green Cutleaf European Beech Tree
    • Fernleaf Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 35'
    • W: 35'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' plant details

    Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 35 FT wide, 35 FT tall
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the most effective of large ornamental trees? (Hillier) ?Most of the leaves are long and narrow and deeply incised or feathered? (Barber and Phillips) ?makes a fine shapely tree...a dist orn to any gard? (Bean). S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Fagus sylvatica ' Asplenifolia ' Green Cutleaf European Beech Tree. Long, slender and deeply cut leaves give this dense tree a fern-like appearance. Oval form and low branches make this a superb tree that attracts wildlife and gives a strong specimen structure to a large landscape . Leaves turn a golden brown in fall. Excellent shade tree. Deciduous.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Deeply cut, long narrow leaves give a delicate appearance to this fern-leaf beech. The spreading habit makes it a particularly nice ornamental tree.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Fern Leaf Beech has graceful finely cut leaves of dark green. Rounded crown deciduous tree growing 35' tall and wide or more with age.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

    aka Fagus sylvatica 'Dawick Gold', Dawyck Gold Beech, European Beech

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei'

    aka Ansorgei Dwarf Copper Beech, Ansorgei European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 13'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

    aka Fagus 'Tricolor', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo Marginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo-Marginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseomarginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor', European Beech, Tricolor Beech

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

    aka Copper Beech, River's Purple European Beech, Riversii Purple European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' foliage by plant lust
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan'

    aka Black Swan European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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