Tricolor European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka TRYE-kol-or
SKU #03578
| Description | Striking foliage is purple with irregular creamy pink and rose-colored margins. A stunning specimen tree with an overall pink effect that will be a wonderful addition to the landscape. Not recommended for hot, dry areas. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slowly reaches 25 to 35 ft. tall, 18 to 25 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Design Ideas | This is the ideal purple-pink Beech for smaller city lots. Use it for shade, along an entry drive or as a street tree. Very cold hardy, the Beech can be both an accent among evergreens or planted in a grove and its color will be perceptible from a distance. Majestic and well formed, it's a great front-yard statement for larger homesites with traditional architecture. |
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| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Weigela (Weigela); Dove Tree (Davidia); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care | 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; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom needs pruning. |
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| Lore | In ancient Britain, many beech trees were pollarded to create a crop of straight poles out of reach of deer. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
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