Beech. A weeping tree with wavy margined leaves of purple edged and striped pink and pinkish white. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Tricolor’
A weeping tree with wavy margined leaves of purple edged and striped pink and pinkish white.
Additional information
| Generic | Fagus |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvatica |
| Varietry | 'Purpurea Tricolor' |
| Common Name | Beech |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Large weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple, pink |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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