Fagus Sylvatica 'Purpurea'
Bright young coppery-red leaves mature to deep-crimson.
Common Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpureum', Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea', Copper Beech, Purple Beech, Atropunicea European Beech, Atropunicea Purple European Beech, Atropunicea Copper Beech
Like the species, a slow-growing tree, eventually reaching magnificent proportions. This seedling-grown variety has leaves which begin the season a deep red-purple & turn bronzy green for summer. Bright young coppery red leaves mature to deep crimson maroon purple as the summer progresses, turning deep orange to copper in autumn with a smooth gray bark. Although deciduous the leaves generally stay on the tree well into winter.
- Plant Type: Shade & Flowering tree
- Plant Hardiness Zone: 4a-9b
- Height: 30' - 150'
- width: 20' - 50'
- Soil Needs: Well - Drained , Rich
- Water Needs: Even moisture - Regular
- Sun Exposure: Sun
- Foliage Color: Bronze, Burgundy, Purple
- Foliage Season: Deciduous
- Flower Season: Spring