Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' – Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' is a narrow upright tree with a central leader and a height of circa 12 m. The limbs droop down loosely and the spread is circa 2.5 m. The oval to ovate leaves are red brown and 4 - 9 cm. 'Purple Fountain' has a smaller leaf than 'Black Swan' and the colour of the leaf is less dark than 'Purpurea Pendula' and 'Black Swan'. The leaf on the young shoots is strikingly red. The tree is used as a specimen tree and due to its narrow shape extremely suitable for smaller gardens. 'Purple Fountain' grows well in a calcareous soil that is moisture-retentive and well-drained. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
18-20 feathered
∅60cm / 150KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅60cm / 150KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
80-90 feathered
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
8 - 12 m
Width
3-5m
Crown
narrow, weeping, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark, soft
Leaf
oval to ovate, reddish brown, 4 - 9 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)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
H.J. Grootendorst, Boskoop, Netherlands, 1976
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 narrow weeping 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
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Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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