Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagaceae

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is a crossing between F. sylvatica 'Dawyck' and a red-leaved beech. It has a narrow, columnar crown and can attain a height of 25 m and a spread of 3 m. The oval to ovate leaves are deep purplish and 4 - 10 cm. As this cultivar is grafted, it retains its colour and habit well. Inflorescence is inconspicuous. In autumn the small nuts appear. Solitary preferring a well-drained, not too wet soil that is rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark, soft
Leaf
oval to ovate, dark purplish brown, 4 - 10 cm long
Flowers
small, inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in cupules covered with brushy spines, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well drained, humic soil, 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, narrow streets
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1973
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' 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 'Dawyck Purple' blooms in may.
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