Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' - 200-250 CM C50

Description
The Common beech 'Asplenifolia' (Fagus sylvatica) is a broad, pyramidal, deciduous large tree with decorative, deeply slit, medium green leaves. It also bears greenish flowers from April to May. These produce brown fruits from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla 'Aspleniifolia', Fagus sylvatica f. laciniata 'Aspleniifolia'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Common beech 'Asplenifolia' are medium green, deeply slit, alternate. Common beech 'Asplenifolia' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Asplenifolia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.