Exposure
Partial to Full Sun
Growth Rate
6-12"
Height
50'-60'
Spread
35'-45'
Zone
3b-7a
Water Use
moderate
Foliage
deep purple
Flower
Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana'
Spaeth European Beech
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.