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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' (v)

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' (v)

Genus: Fagus
Family: Fagaceae

About this plant

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.

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suitable for large gardens. Grow in any deep fertile soil in good light. For more information see tree cultivation.

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or can be trimmed to a hedge

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and beech scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot and heart and root rot in mature trees

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years