Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' (Purple Fountain European Beech)
Michael's Opinion
An outstanding but rather large weeping plant that should be used cautiously (because of its unusual form) in the landscape.
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Fagus |
| Species | sylvatica |
| Cultivar | 'Purple Fountain' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 (observed growing well in H7) |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
A tree in the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
1993
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