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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana'

    Also Known As

    • Purpurea Nana Dwarf Purple European Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana' plant details

    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy and purple foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT tall
    Uses: small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With the same gorgeous, deep dark-purple leaves, bronze-gold fall color and smooth gray bark as 'Purpurea' but in a much smaller package! This delightful miniature version of the purple-leaf beech will only reach a diminutive 10' tall by 6' wide. A charming dwarf which is suitable for small landscapes, accents or large containers. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This is a wonderful miniature version of purple-leaf beech. It features the same beautiful dark purple leaves and smooth gray bark as 'Purpurea' but at a much slower growth rate and smaller ultimate size. Growing 2-3" per year, 'Purpurea Nana' is suitable for most small landscapes and even miniature or fairy gardens. Morning sun and afternoon shade will give the best foliage color. Soil should be rich, well-drained, and consistently moist but not wet.

    By: Botanophilia

    This dwarf Beech can reach 10' x 6'. With all the great attributes of the larger F. s. 'Purpurea' now postage stamp gardeners can enjoy this amazing tree!

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

    aka Fagus sylvatica 'Dawick Gold', Dawyck Gold Beech, European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei'

    aka Ansorgei Dwarf Copper Beech, Ansorgei European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 13'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

    aka Fagus 'Tricolor', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo Marginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo-Marginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Roseomarginata', Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor', European Beech, Tricolor Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24'-40'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

    aka Copper Beech, River's Purple European Beech, Riversii Purple European Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' foliage by plant lust
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    Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia'

    aka Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia', Asplenifolia European Beech, Asplenifolia Green Cutleaf European Beech Tree, Fernleaf Beech

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 35'

    Width: 35'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fagus sylvatica 'Aspleniifolia' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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