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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

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Weeping beech with straight stem, slender habit. Also available in larger sizes, prices on demand.. The size after 10 years is 4 meter. The leaf colour is red. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Sortimentstuin Harry van de Laar

Date taken : 28.05.2008

Common name : Common beech, european beech

Family : Fagaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Doenig, BRD
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : pendulous
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
leaf colour : brown
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : october - november
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
hardiness : hardy