Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Common beech 'Purpurea Tricolor' also has egg-shaped, dark red leaves with a pink-coloured edge. 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 'Roseomarginata'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Purpurea Tricolor' are dark red, ovate, alternate, wavy and have a pink-coloured margin. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Upright, broad.

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