Fagus, Common Beech, European Beech Tree
Fagussylvatica 'Mercedes'

Family: Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Fagus (FAG-us)
Species: sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)
Cultivar: Mercedes

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting

Seed Collecting