Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' (syn. F.s. roseomarginata) has a spreading, open crown and attains a height of 10 - 15 m. It is conspicuous due to its peculiar leaf colour. The oval to ovate leaves are purple red at first. Later they get pink and creamy margins that have various widths. During the summer months the purple-red colour changes to brown purple. Size of the leaf is 4 - 9 cm. Moisture-retentive soil prevents scorching by the sun. Blooms inconspicuously. Park tree preferring well-drained soil, rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
10-15 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
variegated
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Synonyms
Fagus sylvatica var. roseomarginata
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown variegated off-white/green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' blooms in may.
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