Fagus sylvatica 'MERCEDES'

Fagus sylvatica 'MERCEDES'
narrow-leaved beech
narrow-leaved beech
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1-2m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-2m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full sun |
SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
An amazing variety of common beech is this narrow-leaved variety called Mercedes. Its leaves are deciduous, deep green, glossy, about 10cm long and max. 1cm wide, and turn yellow in autumn. They look identical to another beech variety Aspleniifolia but Mercedes forms a dense, low shrub, growing about 1m in 10 years.
Its slow growth and dense habit will be appreciated mainly in small gardens or in Japanese-style arrangements. It tolerates wide range of soils including chalky but will not grow in water-logged ground. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 14-02-2009
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