Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30m | Max | 25m |
25m | Min | 20m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea Overview
A deciduous, round headed tree bearing oval, purple leaves with wavy edges. In autumn, leaves turn rich purplish-brown.
Common problems with Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea
How to propagate Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea
Grafting
Propagate from seed as soon as it autumns; cultivators must be grafted.
Seed
Other uses of Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea
Specimen, hedging, raw materials. Suitable for coastal conditions. Bronze coloured autumn foliage.