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Dawyck Purple Beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Category: Deciduous Tree • Beech

Dawyck Purple Beech features stunning purple leaves and a narrow form, perfect for accenting gardens.

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Mature Height: Up to 50 feet

Mature Width: 10-15 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-7

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Dawyck Purple Beech is a tall, narrow deciduous tree known for its striking purple foliage. It adds vertical interest to landscapes and is often used as a specimen tree.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Thrives in moist conditions and benefits from a sheltered location.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Striking purple foliagetall and narrow growth habit

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for vertical spaces and narrow gardens. Provides excellent color contrast in landscapes.

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