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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'

    Commonly known as Purple beech

    Pot grown Small
    plant size comparison icon
    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi.
    • Place of origin
      Central Europe to Caucasus
    • Deciduous
      Elliptic-ovate, wavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
      Turning coppery in autumn
    • Height
      25m (80ft)
    • Spread
      15m (49ft)
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
    • Full sun
      For best colour.
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      25m (80ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        15m (49ft)
      		  
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