Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes', Fernleaf European Beech *New or recently updated medium to light green leaves

medium to light green leaves emerge

White striations make this light gray-green bark sing

with splendid branching and dense bud internodes

this shrub is equally at home and has a southeastern U

and aggressively compete for them

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes', Fernleaf European Beech *New or recently updated medium to light green leaves'Mercedes' has leaves that are incised so finely that they become ferny. They turn bronze in fall on this densely branched, very slow growing dwarf tree; it can reach 12' T x 6' W in about 20 years. Be sure to put this where you can see this fine little ferny fellow. Photo 2 features the early fall color. Mature size: 12 ft tall x 6 ft wide in 20 years Minimum temperature: 30 F