Illustrative photo.
Fagus sylvatica 'MERCEDES' narrow-leaved beech
size/type
medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-2m
usual width
1-2m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
soil type
any (acidic to alkaline)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant
An amazing variety of common beech is this narrow-leaved variety called Mercedes. Its leaves are deciduous, deep green, glossy, about 10cm long and max. 1cm wide, and turn yellow in autumn. They look identical to another beech variety Aspleniifolia but Mercedes forms a dense, low shrub, growing about 1m in 10 years.
Growing conditions and care
Its slow growth and dense habit will be appreciated mainly in small gardens or in Japanese-style arrangements. It tolerates wide range of soils including chalky but will not grow in water-logged ground. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 14-02-2009
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