Buy Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

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.