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Fagus sylvatica Purpurea

Purple Beech

Red coloured leaves emerge in the spring, change to purple for the summer, and copper-coloured later in the fall. The graceful branching habit grows into a large, upright, oval specimen. They can be pruned to provide a dense screen or hedge.

  • »  Upright, oval habit with graceful, arching branch tips
  • »  Elliptical leaves, with a slightly wavy margin, are dark purple
  • »  Newer growth begins with a more red colour
  • »  Fall foliage turns a copper colour

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-13 m
  • Spread:7-8 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Purple
• Red
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'

A majestic tree with great, visual appeal, ideal for a large, estate lawn or park settings. Its dark foliage colour will stand out amongst typically green surroundings. Low-branched trees can be planted in rows and pruned to create a dense screening or hedge. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.