mixed with shades of yellow
creating a delightful cascade of colour in spring
and also its sophisticated waxy
As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within
This small tree is ideal for any sized garden and it can tolerate most soils
Fagus sylvatica 'Asterix' Spreading mixed with shades of yellowA slow growing, dwarf selection of beech, developing a small, rounded, architecturally pleasing habit up to 1. 5m tall. The leaves are smaller than the species, but share the colour characteristics, emerging bright green, maturing to green, then turning golden yellow in autumn. Smooth, silvery grey bark. Great in all well drained soil and full sun. H7