Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' – Purple beech

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Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' – Purple beech

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Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is a tree with a spreading oval to round crown. It can attain a height and a spread of 25 - 30 m. The smooth bark is soft and has a grey colour. The oval to ovate leaf unfolds deep red and may turn to an intense brown red in autumn. Size 4 - 9 cm. Seedlings of this brown beech have various colours. From these seedlings, selections have been made which have been given individual names. The inflorescence shows small, inconspicuous catkins that are followed by 10 - 20 cm large nuts in a brush-like capsule. Only at a mature age will the tree bear profusely. It can be applied as an avenue and a park tree and as a solitary, but is also much used for hedging. Prefers well-drained soil, not too wet, rich in humus content, and is moderately wind resistant. There are various brown-leaved clones available. It is the smooth bark and the soft-haired young leaves that have caused Fagus to be called “Queen of the woodland”.
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10-12 feathered
∅35cm / 40KG
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18-20 feathered
∅60cm / 150KG
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∅60cm / 150KG
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20-25 feathered
∅70cm / 250KG
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∅70cm / 250KG
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25-30 feathered
∅80cm / 350KG
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∅80cm / 350KG
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50-60 feathered
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60-70 feathered
∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
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70-80 feathered
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
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400/450 multistem
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80/100 high
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125/150 high
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20-25 screenform low
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30-35 cube shaped
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Height
25 - 30 m
Width
20-25m
Crown
wide oval to round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark
Leaf
oval to ovate, red brown, 4 - 9 cm
Flowers
small inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in brush-like capsule, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, high in humus content, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Central Europe, 1770
Synonyms
Fagus s. purpurea, Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) playground tree
Applications and inspiration
Shaped trees and espaliers: the solution where there is little space!
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Private garden at castle
Private garden on the water
Playground Hoplandia - Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'

Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' blooms in may.
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