Dawyck purple beech is a narrow and upright branching columnar tree with dark purple leaves. Attractive if planted as a tall hedgerow. Serrated leaves emerge and remain dark purple until transforming to a spectacular copper foliage in autumn. Smooth barked, upright silvery-grey branches provide a striking winter interest. Very densely branched and tall, up to 50 ft. and 10 ft. wide, requires almost no pruning to maintain its form. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-late spring flowers are yellow-green and insignificant.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun to shade, balanced moisture - very picky about excellent drainage. Can grow in any ph. Small beech nuts are favored by squirrels and are edible to humans in small quantities.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 50' x 10'
