BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Rare form which has been in cultivation since the early nineteenth century, Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata' has fascinating dark green, cloud-like clumps of deeply lobed and curled leaves. These leaves are unusual in appearance and give the tree a unique appearance once established.

Features

• Common name: Cock's Comb Beech or Curly-leaved Beech.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established, then moderate.
• Habit: Small, branching tree.
• Height: 8 m (26 ft).
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft).
• Notes: A specimen of Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 3.5 m, a spread of 3 m after 14 years.
• Supplied Size:3L containers (30 - 40 cm tall)