The foliage of this impressive beech is a rich reddish-purple, so it makes a stunning accent or feature plant in the garden. Having a naturally slim and upright silhouette, it forms a column of colour that will add height, form and colour - even in relatively small spaces.
How to care for Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple:
Requires minimal pruning. Remove 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.
Eventual height:
15m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Pets: Harmful if eaten