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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

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(Weeping Purple Beech) A beautiful small weeping beech tree with dark purple leaves and cascading branches once established which can be trained to grow to a set height if required.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Beautiful weeping beech with an eye-catching silhouette, Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' has purple foliage and a narrow, weeping habit with branches cascading down to the ground once established.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' grows to be an excellent weeping tree for smaller gardens with more limited space!

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' grows to be a small, reasonably narrow weeping tree.
- Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

Notes: As a guide to the growth rate, a specimen of Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain', planted in the arboretum surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 3.5 m and a spread of 2 m after 12 years.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline
Special Features: Foliage - Purple/Red, Habit - Weeping

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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