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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Eagle' and FAGUS sylvatica aurea 'Pendula' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CUNNINGHAMIA lanceolata, FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' and MAGNOLIA macrophylla © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. FAGUS sylvatica aurea 'Pendula' and HYDRANGEA sargentiana 'Gold Rush' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

    Commonly known as Purple Dawyck beech

    AWARD
    Narrow and upright habit with deep purple foliage
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi.
    • Place of origin
      UK. Dawyck Estate, Scottish Borders.
    • Deciduous
      Elliptic-ovate, wavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tree
      Narrowly upright.
    • 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
    • Winter 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
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
      		  
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