Tricolor European Beech
COMMON NAME | Tricolor European Beech |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Tricolor’ |
ZONE | 4 – 7 |
SIZE | 30 ft HT 20 ft SP |
FOLIAGE | Purplish leaves edged and striped with rose and pinkish white. The colors are brightest on the newly emerged foliage in the spring. The leaves will tend to green up a bit in the summer. |
BARK | Smooth, gray, and usually a bit darker than the American Beech. The bark is very attractive. |
FLOWER | Small, and rarely noticed. |
FRUIT | Triangular nuts encased in a woody husk about 1” long, with bristles. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Prefers Full Sun. Will tolerate Part-Shade. |
NOTES | The spring foliage for this tree is a show stopper. |
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