BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Unusual and very slow growing selection, Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' has green, willow-like leaves which turn an attractive bronze colour in winter and can stay on the plant until the following spring.

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' has a shrubby, densely branching habit and makes a splendid addition to a mixed border, where its interesting foliage can be seen!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (freshly potted)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Very slow.
• Habit: Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' grows to be a large, densely branching shrub.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

• Notes: This plant will take many years to reach the above size. A specimen of Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 1.5 m and a spread of 1 m after 14 years.