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Exposurepartial shade
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Fagus sylvatica Tricolor
Tricolor 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
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
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
deciduous
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10L9008S | H: 180cm | €94.94 |
| 10L9008T | H: 175cm | €89.64 |
| H: 50cm9008J | H: 50cm | €22.81 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.