Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes', Fernleaf European Beech *New or recently updated Chartreuse new growth turns bluish-green

Chartreuse new growth turns bluish-green in summer and then buttery yellow in fall

medium to light green leaves emerge

and aggressively compete for them

Variegation is stronger with heat and light and develops through the season

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes', Fernleaf European Beech *New or recently updated Chartreuse new growth turns bluish-green'Mercedes' has leaves that are incised so finely that they become ferny. They turn bronze in fall on this densely branched, very slow growing dwarf tree; it can reach 12' T x 6' W in about 20 years. Be sure to put this where you can see this fine little ferny fellow. Photo 2 features the early fall color. Mature size: 12 ft tall x 6 ft wide in 20 years Minimum temperature: 30 F