Tag a tree: Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' 3"C 4.5' B&B
‘Purpurea Pendula’ is a shrubby, weeping, purple-leaved form with a mushroom shape. It has no central leader. After the first 15 years, plants are typically 6’ tall. Mature plants rarely exceed 10’ in height. Leaves (to 4” long) with prominent parallel veins emerge purple but slowly change to purple-green by summer. Foliage turns golden bronze in fall.
Height: 5.00 to 12.00 feet
Spread: 5.00 to 12.00 feet
Bloom Time: April to May
Bloom Description: Yellowish-green
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low