New foliage emerges crimson
In late spring it produces clusters of deep magenta flowers on dark
followed by aromatic greenish-yellow fruits in autumn as the leaves turn a brilliant orange-red
The shagbark hickory has long been used for tools
ripening to reddish-pink or nearly black
Fagus sylvatica 'Asterix' Spreading New foliage emerges crimsonA 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