PaPervale Trees
Specialists in Home Grown Trees
Fagus sylvatica ‘Asplenifolia’ / Cut-leaf Beech
Known to most people as the Cut-leaf beech or the Fern-leave beech; this fine cultivar of the common beech has a darker coloured foliage to the other beeches. With its unique foliage and its stunning looks, especially during summer; the Asplenifolia won the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
During the early spring and on into the summer, the Beech can be seen with long serrated leaves which begins off in a deep green colour and will last throughout the summer, eventually become a magnificent gold colour during the autumn providing an amazing display to keep the garden bright when coming into the summer months. Throughout its growth the Cut-leaf beech keeps a pyramidal shape when young and as time goes by, this will begin to broaden out.
Similarly to the other Beech trees, this tree performs best in any fertile and well drained soil but will struggle to grow in sand or clay. Best to be grown with space for the Asplenifolia to grow to its full potential.
Tree Specs
- Common Name: Cut-leaf or Fern-leaf Beech
- Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica ‘Asplenifolia’
- Mature Height: 12-17m
- Key Features: Large garden tree; Beech; Dark green summer foliage; Magnificent autumn foliage; Pyramidal shaped;
- Supplied: In 5 litre containers of peat free compost, healthy and well established, approximately 90-120cm (3-4 feet) high, with full planting and aftercare instructions.
about us
Papervale Trees is an exciting young nursery focused on producing trees of exceptional quality whilst having a strong ethos on sustainable and ethical growing practices.
We propagate and grow over 90% of species on the nursery from "Seed to Sale" ourselves. Any plants we purchase are sourced exclusively from British and Irish nurseries, helping to support the horticulture industry at home and helping to prevent importation of plant pathogens.
payment Policy
We accept payment via Paypal, personal cheques and postal orders. Payment is required within 48 hours of purchase. Cheques may take up to 5 workings days to clear. Paypal is the quickest, safest and our preferred method of payment.
shipping policy
Shipping is free to UK (including Northern Ireland). Trees are dispatched within 24 hours of receiving payment. We use a quick and efficient 2-3 day courier service which is fully traceable and insured.
Orders from the Republic of Ireland are very welcome, due to additional courier costs there is an additional charge of £2.50
Returns policy
If you decide you do not wish to keep your purchase please return your items within 30 days for a full refund.
Contact Us
Papervale Trees is located outside Rathfriland, Co.Down and although not open to the public, visits can be arranged on request. If you would like any further information on any of our trees or help and advice on planting projects please contact Jonathan
It is our aim to provide customers with the best possible experience during purchasing their new tree, if however in the unlikely circumstances you do not feel happy with our service please contact us directly before leaving any negative feedback and we will endeavor to resolve any queries.