Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

Also Known As

Purpurea Pendula European Beech

Plant type

tree

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Ovate leaves are a deep, dark purple color on this weeping beech. If it is staked upright, the side branches will hang down, giving it a graceful and formal appearance.

By: Conifer Kingdom

?A superb small mushroom-headed tree? (Barber and Phillips) with leaves of a rich purple on gracefully pendulous branches. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This deciduous plant is more of a shrub form than a tree, although the central leader could be trained to make more of a tree form. This plant makes an excellent specimen in any landscape. Growth Rate slow; 0-6" yr.

By: Garden World

Fagus sylvatica ' Purpurea Pendula ' Weeping Purple European Beech Tree is more of a shrub than a tree, growing to about 10 feet tall. Branches normally sweep up and away from the center of the tree forming a mound of foliage. It is usually not trained to a central leader but could be trained this way to create a `standard' type tree, also makes a fine specimen for small landscapes. Deciduous. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.