Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
In addition, the Common beech 'Purple Fountain', 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. 10 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Purple Fountain' are dark red, egg-shaped. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Purple Fountain' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Purple Fountain' is an upright and drooping small or large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide.

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
Solitary

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