'Asplenifolia' Cutleaf European Beech Tree
Botanical Reference: 'Fagus sylvatica '
 
Shipping Height vs Shipping Container Size
1 Quart Air-Pot: 1-2 Ft
1 Gallon Air-Pot : 2-3 Ft
2 Gallon Air-Pot: 3-4 Ft
3 Gallon Air Pot: 4-5 Ft
 
Deeply cut leaves are golden brown in autumn, a lovely contrast to the smooth light gray bark. A shallow root system makes this dense shade tree easy to transplant.
 
From: NC State Extension:
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Relatively problem free. Aphids, Japanese beetles, and scale are occasionally a problem.  Trees that are under stress may suffer from borer damage.  Occasional disease problems include canker, beach bark disease, and powdery mildew.
 
 
From: Oregon State University:
Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia'
Common name: Fernleaf European Beech
Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
Synonyms: 
Fagus sylvatica var. heterophylla 'Asplenifolia'
Type: Broadleaf
Like the species, but dense growth and cut leaves that offer a fern-like appearance.
The group F. sylvatica f. laciniata "embraces all cutleaf cultivars", including ‘Asplenifolia’, the most common form, 'Laciniata’ and less common selections.  ‘
 
Origin:
Asplenifolia’ probably originated in France but was introduced in about 1804 by Conard Loddiges and Sons nursery in England (Jacobson, 1996).
Asplenifolia: asplenium-like leaves (folia), refers to the fern genus Asplenium.
 
Public Display:
Corvallis: south side of Central Park, east of play structures
Oregon State Univ. campus: on the northwest corner of Snell Hall.