European Beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' Fagaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Beech Collection

Source of plant

Moses Nurseries

Description

Leaves purplish, narrower than normal, edged and striped with rose and pinkish white. Very attractivewhen the leaves are young. The tree at Kew Gardens when seen from a distance has the aspect of a small-leaved and slender copper beech.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics