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| PURPLE BEECH (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea') |
| Dense, round crown. Smooth, silvery-gray trunk that is low branching with new growth that has thin, zig-zagging branches. Leaves emerge glossy and coppery-purple then change to a dark green with purple hues over the growing season. Fall foliage is a golden copper and some of the glossy papery bronze leaves may remain on the tree through the winter. Slow growing, large tree to 50-70 ft. tall and 40 ft. wide. Use for windbreak, hedges and to provide shade. Purple Beech is an elegant ornamental that will add an unusual focal point in the landscape. Healthier in well-drained, loose, moist soils. Better colors in full sun. Can also be called Copper Beech. Zone 4-7. |
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| RED OBELISK BEECH (Fagus sylvatica) |
| A columnar reddish-purple leaved beech. Slow growth habit and narrow form makes it ideal for smaller residential landscapes while also a striking vertical accent or specimen in most any setting, growing to 40 ft. by only 5 ft. wide. New leaves are vivid pink and red then darkening to a deep burgundy. The leaves of Red Obelisk Beech may even appear curly or wavy. Brilliant fall color, papery copper leaves that remain on the branches and smooth silver bark adds attractive winter interest. Zone 4-7. |
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| TRICOLOR BEECH (Fagus sylvatica 'tricolor') |
| Beautiful variegated beech with spring leaves that emerge purple with pink, green and white edges. Remains a pale rosy color through the growing season until the variegation deepens to bronze by early autumn. Tanned rose autumn foliage. Pyramidal shape when young and rounding crown with age, growing up to 30 ft. Prefers well-drained moist soils. Leaves will scorch in a full sun location during a hot summer, will do better with some afternoon shade or can be used in the understory. Bark is silver and smooth. Best placed in the landscape as a specimen where the intricate leaves of Tricolor Beech can be viewed up close or even better if the leaves can be hit with rays of sunlight in mornings or evenings. First described in France in 1873. Zone 4-7. |
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| DAWYCK PURPLE BEECH (Fagus sylvatica) |
| Narrow and upright branching columnar tree with dark purple leaves. Attractive if planted as a tall hedgerow. Serrated leaves emerge and remain dark purple until transforming to a spectacular copper foliage in autumn. Smooth barked, upright silvery-grey branches provides a striking winter interest. Very densely branched and tall, up to 50 ft. and 10 ft. wide, requires almost no pruning to maintain its form. Zone 4-9. |
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