Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' Pleached ovate leaves colour richly in

ovate leaves colour richly in autumn

glossy dark purple leaves which turn a beautiful glowing red in autumn

Narrowly conical when young

the ninebark is noted for its exfoliating bark (on mature branches) which peels in strips to reveal several layers of reddish to light brown inner bark which creates lovely winter interest

Dark-green needles with two white stripes beneath

Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' Pleached ovate leaves colour richly inA 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