Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

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(Purple Fastigiate Beech) A tall, narrow tree once established with beautiful, rich-purple summer foliage.

The foliage colour is dependent upon the amount of sunlight it receives and therefore always turns a richer shade of purple when planted in a position with full sun.

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is a handsome specimen tree with a narrow, columnar habit.

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Position: Full sun.
Soil: Any well drained fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' grows to be a tall tree with a narrow, columnar habit.
- Height: 20 m (66 ft).
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

Notes: In our experience in dull, wet years without much summer sun, the foliage can turn a dark greenish-purple. The leave will recover and have a much better colour with a few weeks of good sun.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Large (15m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Habit - Narrow, Foliage - Purple/Red, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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