Taxon

Fagus sylvatica 'Altdorfer Land'

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Common name: Altdorfer Land European beech
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A rare selection of Arboretum Altdorf in Germany. Overall height and spread is unknown in this country, but it likely will form a small to medium-sized, deciduous tree, 30-40', upright when young. One of several variegated forms of the species and in this case, leaves open green and white, 3-4" long, oval in shape. Variegation reputedly holds up well in full sun. Young twigs are brown to red in color while older bark is smooth and gray.

Locations

  • 1: BCA: BO32 (BO32) • Accession: D2001-0639.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: CCA: AX28 (AX28) • Accession: D2001-0639.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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