Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Name: Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17263o
Price: 290.43 NZD
Availability: InStock

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, Purple Beech, Purple Beech Tree, Purple Leaf Beech

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage emerges purple-red in spring, ages to become near black during summer, then develops shades of brown in autumn before falling. This purple leaf beech grows with an upright and almost columnar shape to about 12 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple is a fantastic tree and mature specimens make a dramatic statement in the landscape. It is also commonly used for avenue planting, screening, or added to mixed plantings in large gardens.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, Purple Beech, Purple Beech Tree, Purple Leaf Beech

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple Details

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage emerges purple-red in spring, ages to become near black during summer, then develops shades of brown in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and almost columnar shape to about 12 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. This purple leaf beech grows best in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and dry periods. It will also tolerate moderate wind, though shelter and staking when young will help produce a better formed tree. Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple is a fantastic tree and mature specimens make a dramatic statement in the landscape. It is also commonly used for avenue planting, screening, or added to mixed plantings in large gardens.