Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Common beech 'Mercedes' also has lanceolate, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Mercedes' are light green, lanceolate and slit. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common beech 'Mercedes' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common beech 'Mercedes' is an upright, dense and compact growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Solitary

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