Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple' – Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple' – Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple'

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Slow growing, small tree with a rather irregular, broad, vase-shaped crown, up to about 8 m. The fairly small leaves are curved and irregularly pectinately dissected. They are brownish red to dark purplish brown. The leaves are closely clustered at the end of the twigs. In fact, ‘Brathay Purple’ is the bronze-purple variant of ‘Cristata’. The original tree can still be seen at a cemetery in Brathay, a small town north of Windermere in England. It prospers in well-drained, humic soil that is not too wet. Preferably in full sun. Moderately wind resistant.
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Feathered (3)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
bronzegreen, reddisch brown
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
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
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
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 broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown bronzegreen reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple'

Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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