Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
Don't cry for me purpurea...
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Weeping Purple Beech Tree
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
- We think it's a shame that weeping trees are named as they are, given the size of the smiles they plant on our faces!
- With its alluring purple foliage and elegant, downwards-sweeping branches, 'Purpurea Pendula' works fabulously as a feature tree in smaller gardens, thanks to its relatively compact ultimate height
- Whether you plant your beech in a bed or plonk it right in the middle of your lawn, it's guaranteed to make an impact throughout the year (even adding architectural interest when its branches are bare in the winter)
- Fully hardy, low maintenance and easy to grow, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, this charming ornamental tree really does have everything going for it
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth
- Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While possible in a very large container (80cm+) initially, Weeping Purple Beech Tree is a large, vigorous tree and is not suited to long-term pot cultivation. It should be planted in the ground after 1-3 years.
How big does it get?
The Weeping Purple Beech Tree typically grows to a height of 4 to 6 metres, with a weeping spread of 3 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Weeping Purple Beech Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Weeping Purple Beech Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Weeping Purple Beech Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Weeping Purple Beech Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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