Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' Architectural be shaped into a dense

be shaped into a dense hedge

Rich pink flowers are followed by purple fruits

As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within

developing a wide

glossy red fruits in autumn lasting well into winter

Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' Architectural be shaped into a denseA variation of the traditional native beech exhibiting the classic smooth gray bark, stately habit, and gorgeous colour phases of the species, but whose leaves are deeply lobed, giving a soft, fluttery fern like texture. Slow growing and shallow rooting. Grows well in sun or shade and is tolerant of any well drained soil including chalk, with the exception of heavy clay. A shallow rooting habit. H6