Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' misapplied
beech 'Purpurea Tricolor'
A medium-sized tree eventually to 15m. The leaves open red-purple with an irregular pink margin in spring, becoming purple with pale pink-cream by summer. In autumn they become dark gold before falling.
Synonyms
Fagus sylvatica 'Roseomarginata'Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' misapplied
see moreFagus 'Purple Tricolor'
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Purple Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink Cream | |||
| Autumn | Gold | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Fagus are large deciduous trees with smooth grey bark, ovate leaves colouring well in autumn, and inconspicuous flowers followed by usually spiny fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable for large gardens. Grow in any deep fertile soil in good light. For more information see tree cultivation.
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1; or can be trimmed to a hedge
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and beech scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to beech bark disease, fungi (particulary bracket fungi) and powdery mildews. Sometimes susceptible to honey fungus
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