Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana'
Common name:
Dwarf European Purple Beech
Pronunciation:
FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Type:
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
No
- Dwarf deciduous tree/shrub, to 12 ft tall by 8 ft wide, compact, oval form. Intense purple leaves in spring and summer and developing copper tones in fall.
- Full sun, but avoid climates with extreem heat., best in moist, well-drained soil. Suitable for small landscapes, accents or large containers.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 5
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plant habit
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leafy shoot
