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    • Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Franken' foliage by Mark and Gaz

    Photo by Mark and Gaz

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    Buy Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'

    Also Known As

    • Franken Variegated Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

    4-5 feet | $251

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    Fewer than 13 at Bloom River Gardens

    #7, 30-36" | $254.99

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    Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

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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.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Franken' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 3'-10'

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    Width: 20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    aka Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia', Asplenifolia European Beech, Asplenifolia Green Cutleaf European Beech Tree, Fernleaf Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 35'

    Width: 35'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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