Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' Beech tree

Fagus 'Dawyck Purple' mature upright Purple Beech tree

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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' Tree

Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FSD.SS.75.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Purple Fastigiate Beech

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Purple leaves (deciduous)

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Description

A fastigiate form of the common beech, this tree offers red foliage in the spring that turns a beautiful deep purple in the summer and then brown in the autumn. Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is a beautiful neatly shaped slender tree that grows to just 10 x 3 metres in 20 years, making it ideal for many gardens, whether as a focal point or for a formal avenue.

'Dawyck Purple' is named after the Dawyck Botanic Garden, although is more commonly known as Purple Fastigiate. This purple upright beech tree will tolerate most soils and exposed conditions, but avoid wet positions. Plant in full sun for the very best colour.

For a golden leaved form see Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Gold’ or view all Beech trees.

AKA Purple Fastigiate beech, Purple Upright beech, Purple Columnar beech, Fagus Sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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