Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'
$1,200.00 / 5' BOXED BEEHIVE
Fernleaf Beech ·
The Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia', also known as Fernleaf Beech, is a stunning addition to any garden. This variety of beech tree is known for its unique fern-like foliage, adding texture and interest to your landscape. With its elegant appearance and moderate growth rate, the Fernleaf Beech is a popular choice for those looking to create a focal point in their outdoor space. Add this beautiful tree to your collection today and enjoy its beauty for years to come.
Description
Fernleaf Beech 'Asplenifolia' is a tree suited to full sun to part sun and average conditions. It offers green color in summer.
Benefits
Softens shade with layered texture where flowers are not the main event. Provides visual payoff even when the plant is not in bloom. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.
Features
Fern; showy flowers; matures about 20 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree, wildlife planting
| Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' | |
| Fernleaf Beech | |
| 'Asplenifolia | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Not Native to North America | |
| No | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| High Organic | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 20 - 40 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Woodland | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Grown for Foliage | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |