Purple leaves on Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' Tree

Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FSB.SS.12.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Weeping Purple Beech

Single stem tree, 100-150cm, 7.5L pot

£67.50

£67.50 ~~£70~~

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 6 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark purple leaves (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Neutral to alkaline soil

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Planting & Care

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Description

Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' boasts dark purple, almost black, foliage, darker than other varieties of Purple Beech tree and has a magnificent cascading habit. In spring, new leaves appear copper-coloured at first blush, but quickly adopt various shades of purple until summer when the leaves completely darken to purplish black.

It is slow growing but ultimately will form an elegant weeping tree with a medium height and spread of 6 x 3 metres. The branches weep tightly to the main stem which is often a smooth, grey bark. Like other Beech, 'Black Swan' likes a well drained soil positioned in sun or partial shade.

AKA Black Swan Beech Tree, Weeping Purple Beech

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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