A rather slow-growing tree with a pyramidal crown. Young specimen start with a slender habit, but with age the crown becomes more spreading because of its more spreading branches. Eventually it attains an ovoid crown with a maximum height of circa 15 m. The soft bark is smooth and grey. The shiny dark-green leaves are almost round and distinctly smaller than of the species, only 1.5 - 4 cm across. The autumn colour is yellow brown. The tree has an inflorescence with inconspicuous flower catkins. These are followed by 1 - 2 cm large nuts in bristled husks, only with age does the tree bear profusely. 'Rotundifolia' is applied as a park tree and a solitary. It prospers best in not too wet, well-drained soil, high in humus content. Moderate wind resistance.
at first (narrow) pyramidal, later ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey, smooth bark
Leaf
round, dark green, Ø 1.5 - 4 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in bristled husk, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, high humus content, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Jackman, England, 1872
Clear stem treefeathered treecalcareous soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates no pavingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for shadowovoid/egg-shaped1st size , taller than 12 metresdense crowngreenyellowgreenaverage growingAttractive autumn colournon-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia'
Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' can eventually reach a height of 12 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.