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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

    Also Known As

    • Fagus 'Tricolor'
    • Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo Marginata'
    • Fagus sylvatica 'Roseo-Marginata'
    • Fagus sylvatica 'Roseomarginata'
    • Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
    • European Beech
    • Tricolor Beech

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 24'-40'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' plant details

    Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze, pink, purple, variegated and white foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 Tricolor'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze, pink, purple, variegated and white
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 24 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: dense, fall color, pyramidal, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This especially attractive cultivar of the regal Beech has leaves which begin the season a deep purple, irregularly edged with bright rosy-pink. They become green, edged with light pink and cream in hot weather. S-M

    By: Forestfarm

    Deep, purple-red leaves are edged in a light peach-pink color. The overall effect is truly outstanding, especially in spring.\

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Deciduous, upright tree with great color! Foliage emerges purple and pink in the spring, changes to dark bronze-green with pink to white margins in the summer, and bronze-gold in the fall. This tree is most likely 'Purpurea Tricolor', but sold under the name 'Tricolor'.

    By: Garden World

    Very attractive beech featuring tricolor variegation. New leaves are purple with pink margins maturing to dark bronze-green with light pink margins and by fall turns a bronze-gold. Also sold as 'Roseomarginata'.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Fagus sylvatica ' Purpurea Tricolor ' Powerful foliage is purple with variegated pink, white, and rose tips. A very colorful tree even from a distance, nice landscape tree for both shape and color.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Variegated leaves in shades of green, pink, and white that turn to a copper color in fall make this an unforgettable tree.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Variegated purple leaves with rose-pink and cream margin. Hardy to USDA zone 4.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This especially attractive cultivar of the regal Beech has leaves which begin the season a deep purple, irregularly edged with bright rosy-pink. They become green, edged with light pink; cream in hot weather. Sun-Med

    By: Whitman Farms

    Purple leaves with an irregular rose and lighter pink border grace this very beautiful tree. It shows off best in light shade as its shiny foliage can sunburn. It grows into a beautifully shaped 30' specimen, turning heads everywhere it's planted.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Catchy, bright candy colored leaves of pink, cream and purple in the spring on trees with rounded crown 25' tall and wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    The tricolor beech has stunning new growth in spring. The white, pink and purple foliage makes the tree look like it's in flower. As summer proceeds the foliage darkens but is still attractive. Best planted so the morning or evening sun can filter through and make an exciting display.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' plant

    How to Grow Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • bronze
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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