This Fern-leaved Beech can be found near the near Dix's field of Exeter, UK.
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Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia is a medium sized tree, pyramidal when young and developing a broad spreading crown with maturity, often becoming as wide as it is tall. It is a stunning specimen and the perfect choice for a parkland or feature tree.
As indicated by its common name, the long, narrow foliage is deeply cut, soft and fern like. Throughout the summer, it is a dark glossy green turning a sumptuous golden yellow in autumn.
Though the flowers are insignificant, this beech also produces the typical nut that you would see with a common beech. It also retains the silky smooth grey bark and exquisite form, attractive of this species.
This tree will grow in most well drained soil conditions except very heavy clay. Under planting is not recommended as it develops a shallow root system.
This tree is also sometimes referred to as Fagus sylvatica Heterophylla.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread
wider than 8 metres
Time to ultimate height
20-50 years
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading / Branched
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
Species: F. sylvatica
