Upright Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Fastigiata')
FAY-gus sil-VAT-ih-kah 'Fastigiata'

Deciduous Perennial Tree in the Fagaceae Family
 
Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the European beech, is a majestic, deciduous tree that is renowned for its graceful, pyramidal form and distinctive, smooth gray bark. Native to central and western Europe, this stately beech can reach heights of 60 to 150 feet, with a spread of 40 to 80 feet. Its glossy, ovate leaves emerge a vibrant, copper-red in spring, transitioning to a rich, deep green over the summer before putting on an impressive display of golden, bronze, or reddish-purple fall color. In spring, the European beech bears small, inconspicuous flowers that give way to edible, triangular nuts encased in spiny, woody burs. Prized for its ornamental appeal, dense shade, and valuable timber, Fagus sylvatica is a popular choice for grand, formal landscapes, parks, and avenues, where its elegant silhouette and seasonal foliage changes provide year-round interest and beauty.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 50 - 60 feet tall. 35 - 50 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Full Sun, Medium, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial
Bloom Period April to May
Foliage Color

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