Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana'

Also Known As

Spaethiana European Beech

Plant type

tree

size

H: 50'-40'
W: 35'-45'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana' plant details

Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy 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 'Spaethiana'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 35 FT - 45 FT - wide, 50 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful specimen tree from Germany holds the purple foliage color through the summer. The foliage breaks bud about a week later than most others, which may be beneficial to areas with late frosts. The young tree is very narrow, but will widen with age. Growth Rate 6-12"

By: Garden World

The darkest purple of the purple beeches! It leafs out a little later but holds its color better than most of the others. It shows a contrasting lighter vein color on its somewhat smaller than typical leaves. Very pretty.