This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: quite fast-growing
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  The foliage of this impressive beech is a rich reddish-purple, so it makes a stunning accent or feature plant in the garden. Having a naturally slim and upright silhouette, it forms a column of colour that will add height, form and colour - even in relatively small spaces.
  
  
• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.