The American beech is easily recognized by its thin, smooth, light gray bark, retaining this smooth bark throughout its "mature" years. It can live for three to four hundred years and can reach heights of eighty feet and diameters in excess of three feet. The American beech is especially found in sites that have moist soils, especially along streams and creeks, in bottom lands, and in shaded, protected ravines. Any site, though, with adequate soil moisture will support the American beech. Its root system is shallow and widely spreading which adapts it well to wet conditions. It is able to sprout new seedlings from its roots and often dense thickets of these root-sprouted seedlings are found around older, undisturbed trees.
Beech Dawyck Purple
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7b
Full sun to partial shade
Grows in moist soil
The lustrous dark purple foliage of this magnificent, medium sized, columnar tree is difficult not to notice. In spring deep reddish-purple leaves emerge and darken to burgundy purple. In winter the strong upright limbs surround a central trunk with smooth pale gray bark create and interesting bare framework. It makes a striking and beautiful specimen tree.
50' to 75' tall and 25' to 30' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7b
Full sun to partial shade
Grows in moist soil
The lustrous dark purple foliage of this magnificent, medium sized, columnar tree is difficult not to notice. In spring deep reddish-purple leaves emerge and darken to burgundy purple. In winter the strong upright limbs surround a central trunk with smooth pale gray bark create and interesting bare framework. It makes a striking and beautiful specimen tree.
50' to 75' tall and 25' to 30' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
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Beech European Purple Fountain
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Grows in moist soil
Rich purple, glossy, rounded leaves cloak the cascading branches of this fine specimen tree. Creates a handsome, narrow silhouette with it's strong upright form, and because it is much slower growing than a typical beech, it needs no pruning to maintain its graceful shape.
25' tall and 15' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Grows in moist soil
Rich purple, glossy, rounded leaves cloak the cascading branches of this fine specimen tree. Creates a handsome, narrow silhouette with it's strong upright form, and because it is much slower growing than a typical beech, it needs no pruning to maintain its graceful shape.
25' tall and 15' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
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Beech Purple Weeping
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Grows in moist soil
Amazing weeping form creating a mushroom shaped dome. Foliage is deep purple in spring, turning to bronzy-green later in summer. Slow growth and smaller size allows its use in most landscapes
10 to 12' tall and spreading wider
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Grows in moist soil
Amazing weeping form creating a mushroom shaped dome. Foliage is deep purple in spring, turning to bronzy-green later in summer. Slow growth and smaller size allows its use in most landscapes
10 to 12' tall and spreading wider
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Beech Red Obelisk
Fagus sylvatica 'Beech Red Obelisk'
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7b
Full sun to partial shade
Grows in moist soil
A handsome, columnar, specimen tree with deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long. Its slow growth and naturally narrow form make it an ideal low maintenance tree for residential landscapes. Adds striking vertical interest to larger areas. Its smooth silver bark is an attractive element in winter scapes.
15' tall
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Fagus sylvatica 'Beech Red Obelisk'
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7b
Full sun to partial shade
Grows in moist soil
A handsome, columnar, specimen tree with deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long. Its slow growth and naturally narrow form make it an ideal low maintenance tree for residential landscapes. Adds striking vertical interest to larger areas. Its smooth silver bark is an attractive element in winter scapes.
15' tall
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
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Beech American
Fagus grandifolia
Fagus grandifolia
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Beech Tricolor
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7a
Grows in moist soil
Striking foliage is purple with irregular creamy pink and rose-colored margins. A stunning specimen tree with an overall pink effect that will be a wonderful addition to the landscape. Not recommended for hot, dry areas.
50' to 65' tall and 50' to 60' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 4a to 7a
Grows in moist soil
Striking foliage is purple with irregular creamy pink and rose-colored margins. A stunning specimen tree with an overall pink effect that will be a wonderful addition to the landscape. Not recommended for hot, dry areas.
50' to 65' tall and 50' to 60' wide
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline,
Well drained, Acidic, Low salt tolerance
Tolerates moderate drought
Slow growth rate
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Beech Dawyck Gold
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