Purple foliage on Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Beech tree

Autumn foliage on Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Beech tree

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Tree

Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FSP.SS.12.1
Price: 95.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Weeping Purple Beech Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£95

£95 ~~£95~~

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 8 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Red-purple in spring, purple-green in summer and bronze in autum

Soil Suited to all soils, avoiding very wet positions

Description

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' looks truly astonishing when its red/purple foliage emerges in the spring, turning purple/green and then bronze and gold in the autumn. The pendulous branches of this Purple Beech sweep down from the central leader, some reaching the ground.

'Purple Fountain' is a beautiful slender weeping Beech tree that will grow to 8 x 3 metres in 20 years and can tolerate an exposed site. Most soils will do, but avoid very wet positions. Plant in full sun for the very best colour.

AKA Weeping purple beech, Fagus Sylvatica Purple Fountain

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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