Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'

Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' is a very unusual beech tree which has purple leaves with pink or cream margins that are at their most colourful each spring when the leaves are young and fresh.

A slender and attractive branching treeonce established, the leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' usually look at their best when viewed against a backdrop of darker evergreen plants!

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow initially then moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a medium sized, branching tree.
  • Height: 12 m (40 ft).
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft).

• Notes: Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' will grow well in a large container for several years before planting out if required. This plant was formerly called Fagus sylvatica 'Roseamarginata'