Fagus sylvatica Laciniata ( Cut Leaf Beech)

“Fagus sylvatica Laciniata, otherwise knows as Cut Leaf Beech, is an uncommon cultivar of the European beech.

With similar characteristics to the Asplenifolia variant, it is a beautiful tree with serrated and glossy, dark-green, long leaves. The leaf though is not as serrated as the Asplenifolia. It is pyramidical in its early years, but is eventually capable of becoming as wide as it is tall. A great choice for parkland where its cut leaf gives magnificent contrast. Also of note is the lovely yellow to red-brown autumn colour on the leaf.

It can grow up to 20 metres in height and is usually planted as a specimen tree or planted in urban/street locations. It prefers a well-drained soil that is not too wet and is rich in humus content. Moderately wind resistant.”