Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' - 40-60 CM C3.5

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost, cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Common beech 'Atropunicea' is upright and broad in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary

Root
Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.