Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Common beech 'Purpurea Pendula' (Fagus sylvatica) is a hanging, deciduous small tree with decorative, egg-shaped, black-red leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also produces brown fruit from September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea Pendula'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * dark red shoots * not suitable for planting over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Common beech 'Purpurea Pendula' are black-red, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Dark red shoots. Common beech 'Purpurea Pendula' turns bright red-brown in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Purpurea Pendula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hanging.

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 'Purpurea Pendula' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.