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Tree comparisons


Beech
Purple Fountain

Purple Fountain is a popular form of the Weeping Beech featuring dark purple bronze leaves.
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Growing


Beech
Purple Fountain
Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plant
Attractive foliage
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright
Weeping
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningLight prune
Growth rateSlow
Site conditionsSheltered site
Windy site
Free-draining site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Beech
Purple Fountain
Leaf colourDark purple
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Fruit persistenceFruit drops when ripe
BarkGrey
Country of originNetherlands
Annual cycleDeciduous
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