Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

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(Dwarf Beech) Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' is a handsome and unusual, large densely branching shrub or eventually very small tree once established with very slender willow-like leaves.

Very slow growing and not for instant gratification. Suitable for growing in a container and for gardens with limited space.

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Unusual and very slow growing beech tree, 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. Established plants can look a little similar to a cut-leaved maple!

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: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).

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

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy, Site: Windy
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Habit - Architectural, Foliage - Unusual Shape, Rare and Unusual

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