Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea'

Also Known As

Contorted Purple European Beech
Parasol Beech
Tortuosa Purpurea European Beech

Plant type

tree

size

H: 7'-15'
W: 7'-15'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea' plant details

Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze 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 'Tortuosa Purpurea'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and purple
Mature size: 7 FT - 15 FT - wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: contorted, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea'

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

A unique and eye-catching! accent this low, wide-spreading tree has twisted branches, pendulous at the tip, clothed in purple to bronzy-green foliage; very unusual. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Twisted, contorted branches and trunk distinguish this low spreading plant. Forms a rounded dome of purple foliage with some branches becoming pendulous. It is sometimes referred to as the "Parasol Beech."