Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' is a selection of brown beeches that was vegetatively propagated. The tree has a spreading spherical crown. Height circa 20 - 25 m. Mature trees have the same spread. 'Purpurea Latifolia' differs from others because of its deep red to nearly black-brown leaves. These are oval-ovate and circa 8 cm large. In autumn they turn yellow brown, sometimes orange. Inconspicuous flowering followed by nuts in capsules. It is used as a solitary. Prefers not too wet, well-drained soil, rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b

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Height
20-25 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
purplegreen, reddisch brown
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown purplegreen reddish brown yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia' blooms in may.
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