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Purple Fountain Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka
SKU #03585
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Slow growing; eventually reaches 25 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | Rich purple and copper, glossy, rounded leaves cloak the cascading branches of this fine specimen tree. Creates a handsome, narrow silhouette with its strong upright form, and because it is much slower growing than a typical beech, it needs no pruning to maintain its graceful shape. Yellow and copper tones dominate in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Foliage Fall Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Dove Tree (Davidia); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce the frequency, continuing with deep waterings. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Seldom needs pruning. |
Details
| Description | Rich purple and copper, glossy, rounded leaves cloak the cascading branches of this fine specimen tree. Creates a handsome, narrow silhouette with its strong upright form, and because it is much slower growing than a typical beech, it needs no pruning to maintain its graceful shape. Yellow and copper tones dominate in fall. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Foliage Fall Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Dove Tree (Davidia); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce the frequency, continuing with deep waterings. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Seldom needs pruning. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.