Tree comparisons
| Beech Dawyck Purple | |
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| Dawyck Purple is a popular beech tree with bronze leaves, which grows with an upright columnar form. | |
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Growing
| Beech Dawyck Purple | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Columnar / Fastigiate Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Some shade |
| Pruning | No need to prune |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Site conditions | Occasional drought |
Identification
| Beech Dawyck Purple | |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Dark purple |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red |
| Fruit persistence | Fruit drops when ripe |
| Bark | Grey |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |