Buy Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'

Also Known As

Franken Variegated Beech

Plant type

tree

size

H: 3'
W: 6'

planting zones

4a-7b

#7, 30-36" | $254.99

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Fagus sylvatica 'Franken' plant details

Fagus sylvatica 'Franken' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Fantastically white variegated? foliage on older trees and very slow compact (to only 4' in 15 years) growth make this gem a winner; foliage on young trees is less showily variegated...but wait! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Heavily variegated leaves are prevalently white with about half of the leaf remaining the typical green color. Due to a lack of pigmentation in the leaves, this beech grows very slowly, and it may burn in full sun.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Wow, what a choice selection of 'Marmorata' with even more white marbling on its leaves. As this cultivar ages the foliage becomes more and more variegated to a point it's sometimes difficult to see any green. Best when planted where it gets a break from the hot afternoon sun and hot winds as the lightly colored leaves will scorch.