Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' - 150 CM STEM C15

Description
Brown fruits emerge from these from September. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea Pendula'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * dark red shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive red-brown autumn colouring.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Common beech 'Purpurea Pendula' is suspended in the structure. Slowly 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
Solitary

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