Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea Major' - 80-100 CM C4

Description
The Common beech 'Atropurpurea' (Fagus sylvatica) is an upright, broad large tree or tree that produces inconspicuous flowers. They appear from April to May. The Common beech 'Atropurpurea' also has 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 around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

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

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common beech 'Atropurpurea' is an upright and broad-growing large tree or tree. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 m and is approx. 10 - 15 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.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, topiary

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