Taxon

Fagus sylvatica 'Comptoniifolia'

 
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Fagus sylvatica 'Comptoniifolia' - European beech (fernleaf group)
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Common name: European beech (fernleaf group)
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: Beautiful bright green, narrow and toothed leaves provide a fine textured, fern-like appearance in summer. The bark is a lovely smooth gray, wrinkled on older trees creating a unique picturesque, oval rounded habit. About 30' tall and 20' wide can be expected in 30 years. Fall color is golden bronze. Wonderful specimen tree.

Locations

  • 1: BCA: BQ33 (BQ33) • Accession: D1999-0203.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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