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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

beech 'Purple Fountain' (syn. Fagus 'Purple Fountain')

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This narrowly upright beech tree displays a fountain-like form, with slender arching limbs that cascade down. The deep purple leaves emerge tipped with red-bronze before darkening, and come autumn, the foliage transitions to golden copper hues for a brilliant finale. Small, inconspicuous flower catkins appear in late spring, and the smooth, silver-grey bark provides winter appeal, completing the seasonal showcase. Though it matures at 12m tall, the narrowly upright shape with airy, weeping side branches allow 'Purple Fountain' beech to fit smaller landscape settings.

How to care for Fagus sylvatica Purple Fountain:

Requires minimal pruning if grown as a tree, removing 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.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
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Eventual height:
12m
Eventual spread:
4m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
  • InformationHumans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

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12 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
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