Spaethiana European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Height:
40 - 50 ft
Width:
35 - 40 ft.
Foliage Color:
Purplish Black
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Sun
Shape:
Rounded
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 8
Native Range:
Europe
The Gardener's Notepad
Probably the best of the upright purple Beeches. Dark purple leaf color holds up very well. A very dense tree. Introduced to the trade about 1920.