Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' (Dawyck Purple Beech)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Fagus |
| Species | sylvatica |
| Cultivar | 'Dawyck Purple' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 12 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Fastigiate, medium-sized deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Ovate leaves and bristly fruits. |
| Landscape | Hedging and as a specimen tree in the landscape. |
| Propagation | Grafting. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Coral spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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