Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' - P9

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
Upright, pendulous.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible 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.