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    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

    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.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • 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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