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Purple Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana'
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 35 Ft.-45 Ft.
- Height
- 50 Ft.-60 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3
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This beautiful specimen tree from Germany holds the purple foliage color through the summer. The foliage breaks bud about a week later than most others, which may be beneficial to areas with late frosts. The young tree is very narrow, but will widen with age. Leaves turn coppery gold in autumn.