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Posted 05/21/2023 in Tree

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

An unique accent tree with smooth gray bark and cascading branches; glossy burgundy leaves in spring turn to green, leaves are coppery in fall, a most stately specimen.

Post Details

Latin Name
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Common Name
Purple European beech
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-25 ft
Spread
10-15 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

An unique accent tree with smooth gray bark and cascading branches; glossy burgundy leaves in spring turn to green, leaves are coppery in fall, a most stately specimen.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar is a weeping slow-growing cultivar with purple foliage.

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