Fagus, Common Beech, European Beech Tree 'Purple Fountain'

Fagussylvatica

Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Fagus (FAG-us)
Species
sylvatica (sil-VAT-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Rock Island, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Brighton, Michigan

Pinckney, Michigan

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fairview, Oregon

Lexington, Virginia

Ames Lake, Washington

Redmond, Washington

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Fairview, OR | February 2010 | positive

Tree is 10 yrs old and thriving. It's about 15' tall and very slender. We live in the mouth of the Columbia Gorge, which means cold win...Read More

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Hartville, OH | October 2009 | positive

We have three of these very healthy, beautiful trees. Even with the strong eastern winter winds that come across the frozen lake , th...Read More

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Cincinnati, OH | July 2005 | positive

This may be the nicest of the weeping beech as it does not have to be staked. It sends out a leader on its own. Very nice form and color...Read More

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