Purple beech, common beech, European beech, copper beech
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall and blooms in Central Europe from April to May. The inflorescences consist of pendulous male (♂) flowers and female (♀) flowers situated above them.
The leaves are bright red in the spring and become increasingly darker as summer progresses.
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea originated from a natural mutation. This “original form” was subsequently bred, resulting in several varieties available today that differ in leaf color and growth habit. The wild form (Fagus sylvatica) has green leaves.
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea is planted as an ornamental tree in parks and occasionally used as a hedge.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Deciduous tree, up to 30 meters tall, ⌀ up to 10 meters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Fagus sylvatica is native to Europe (map)
USDA zone: 4 (-18.4 °F/-28 °C)
Botany
Family: Fagaceae
Name: Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Categories: Red & Pink Flowers | Shrubs & Trees |
