Fagus sylvatica 'Asterix' Spreading creating a delightful cascade of

creating a delightful cascade of colour in spring

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

and also its sophisticated waxy

Leaves are broad

A small tree with an upright and compact growing habit

Fagus sylvatica 'Asterix' Spreading creating a delightful cascade ofA 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