BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A curious wide, spreading small beech tree with slightly contorted branches, generally with a weeping branch tip and leaves which are an attractive, dark purple in colour.

The relatively low, parasol-like habit makes Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea' look particularly attractive when allowed to grow out over a slope, stream or pond.

Supplied Size: 7.5L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Fagus sylvatica 'Tortuosa Purpurea' grows to be a small, spreading tree.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft).
  • Spread: 7 m (23 ft).