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Fagus sylvatica

'Purple Fountain'


Purple Fountain European Beech




            Mike's Opinion

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An outstanding but rather large weeping plant that should be used cautiously (because of its unusual form) in the landscape.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Fagus
Species
sylvatica
Cultivar
'Purple Fountain'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
6b - 7a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6 (observed growing well in H7)
Temperature (°C)
-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)
4 - 5
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
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