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Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Dawyck Purple Beech

An upright, columnar selection with purplish foliage holding its colour well and displaying a copper colour in the fall. An ideal, vertical accent producing nuts enclosed in spiny husks.

  • »  Broad, columnar form, with upright branches
  • »  Elliptical leaves, with a slightly wavy margin, are purple to purple-red
  • »  Fall foliage becomes a brown colour
  • »  Leaves will stay on the tree long into the winter

2gal
$174.00
3gal
$186.00
5gal
$294.00
7gal
$495.00
B&B in Container
$1,134.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:12-15 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
Habit
• Columnar
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Purple
• Red
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Excellent as an individual specimen, in a small grouping in the landscape, or planted in rows for screening or privacy. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.