Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' - 40-60 CM BR

Description
These produce brown fruits from September onwards.

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Common beech 'Asplenifolia' is broad and pyramidal in structure and has a closed crown.

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
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

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