Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' - 40-60 CM

Description
In addition, the Common beech 'Atropunicea', egg-shaped, dark red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Atropunicea' are dark red, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Atropunicea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Atropunicea' is an upright and broad-growing small or large tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 m and is approx. 10 - 12 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary

Root
Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.