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Posted 05/21/2023 in Tree

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

An extremely attractive version of the tricolor variation, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' foilage emerges in the spring as purple with pink margins, fading to bronze-gold by the fall. Color is best in part shade.

Post Details

Latin Name
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'
Common Name
European beech
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-30 ft
Spread
10-20 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

An extremely attractive version of the tricolor variation, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' foilage emerges in the spring as purple with pink margins, fading to bronze-gold by the fall. Color is best in part shade.

Special Care Instructions

Cultivar has variegation with leaves that start of purple with pink margins, bronze-green 

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