Fern Leaf European Beech

[pmalelis]

So found a gigantic European Beech in one of the oldest cemeteries in Syracuse. One trunk of it naturally mutated to Fern leaf. All these pictures are the same tree the Fern Leaf trunk actually has a large drooping branch that ground layered itself. So seems like cuttings will work next year.

 

[pmalelis]

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[fredman]

I was gifted a young one some years ago. Always have loved the leaves. I don't see them used much, so its definitely worth taking some cuttings....although beech are difficult to grow from cuttings...or so I heard.

It never really developed in something decent...so I put it in the ground for 3 years. It really thickened up and has some real potential now. The top got away some though.
I since put it back into the ground to thicken up the bottom main branches. I'll keep the top trimmed and let the bottom run...until the balance is right. That's the plan anyways....