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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Fagus sylvatica purpurea
Purple Beech
Flower Color
Description
A medium-sized tree eventually to 15m. The leaves open red-purple with an irregular pink margin in spring, becoming purple with pale pink-cream by summer. In autumn they become dark gold before falling.
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15L1694I | H: 140cm | €100.25 |
| 15L1694G | H: 140cm | €94.94 |
| H: 60cm1694U | H: 60cm | €16.44 |
| H: 40cm1694J | H: 40cm | €6.90 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.