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Turtuosa Purpurea Beech Tree HW7Fx4F at 10 Yrs Fagus Sylvatica

$79.66Price
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A small deciduous tree with twisted and turning branches. Can be pruned compact or left to grow free-form. Adds interest to the winter garden. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 7' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -30 degrees. USDA zone 4.

 

Attribution from Oregon State University:

Common name: Contorted Purple Beech,Parasol Beech, Contorted Purple European Beech

Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka

Family: Fagaceae

Genus: Fagus

Type: Broadleaf

  • Broadleaf, deciduous, dwarf tree, variable habit (more than one clone?), but usually much wider than tall.  It may reach a height of 10-15 ft  (3-4.5 m) tall.  A broad dome of dark foliage on a short trunk, sometimes referred at a Parasol Beech.  It has twisted and partly pendulous branches which carry normal reddish purple leaves that turn bronze in fall.  Its short stature and broad, compact branching creates winter interest.

  • Best in sun on well-drained rich soil with regular watering.

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