Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' is slow-growing weeping beech. It does not form a central leader making propagation onto understock at a pre-determined height (e.g. 2.20 m) or nursing on stock of low grafted plants necessary. The main branches grow downwards in an arch, young twigs droop loosely. The deep red-brown leaves are oval to ovate and 4 - 10 cm. It is suitable for smaller gardens when used as a solitary. Requires not too wet, well-drained soil, rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 6a

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Height
3 - 5 m (depending on graft height)
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad, weeping, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark, soft
Leaf
oval to ovate, deep reddish brown, 4 - 10 cm long
Flowers
small, inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in cupules covered with brushy spines, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well drained, humic soil, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Germany, circa 1865
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m (depending on graft height), depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m (depending on graft height), depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' blooms in may.
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