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    • Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Also Known As

    • Mercedes Dwarf Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 5'-13'
    • W: 5'-13'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' plant details

    Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' is a slow-growing 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 'Mercedes'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 13 FT - wide, 5 FT - 13 FT - tall
    Uses: dwarf, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dwarf beech has bright green leaves on short, shrubby branches. It has leaves similar to 'Asplenifolia' with spring leaves being very thread-like.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    "Mercedes'' leaves are incised so finely that they become ferny. They turn bronze-purple in fall on this densely branched, very slow-growing shrub/tree; it will reach 4-5' by 4' in about 15 years. Be sure to put this where you can see this fine little ferny fellow. Minimum temperature: -40?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    At a growth rate of 4-inches a year, this form of European Beech is one of the slowest available. Green willow-like foliage turns bronze-purple in fall and holds until spring.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Fagus sylvatica ' Mercedes ' Rare slow growing selection of European Beech. Green, willow-like leaves which turn an attractive bronze color in winter and can stay on the plant until the following spring. Shrubby, densely branching habit. Pruning in the landscape or for Bonsai can really make some interesting specimens!

    By: Kigi Nursery

    A densely branched, very slow growing shrub, with green willowlike foliage that turns bronze-purple in fall and holds til spring. It will reach 4-5' by 4' in 15 years. Put this where you can see it as it is truly a treasure.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

    • 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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