Weeping Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
Don't cry for me purpurea...
Grown by John
South Downs National Park
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The highlights
- Gracefully weeping tree
- Small tree - grows up to 3m
- Lush purple foliage turning copper in autumn
- Grows well in a wide range of conditions
Description
- We think it's a shame that weeping trees are named as they are, given the size of the smiles they plant on our faces!
- With its alluring purple foliage and elegant, downwards-sweeping branches, 'Purpurea Pendula' works fabulously as a feature tree in smaller gardens, thanks to its relatively compact ultimate height
- Whether you plant your beech in a bed or plonk it right in the middle of your lawn, it's guaranteed to make an impact throughout the year (even adding architectural interest when its branches are bare in the winter)
- Fully hardy, low maintenance and easy to grow, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, this charming ornamental tree really does have everything going for it
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth
- Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time
What To Expect
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How To Grow
Good pest and disease resistance
Can be affected by scale insects, aphids, mildew and beech bark disease.
Water regularly when establishing
Beech trees like 'Purpurea Pendula' require routine watering (twice per week) during their first growing season, and particularly during hotter, drier spells. Once established, though, this tree will display good drought tolerance.
Full sun to partial shade
Best colour will occur in full sun, though it will still grow well in part shade.
Any well-drained soil
Grows well in most soil conditions provided drainage is good.
Feed in spring
This tree will benefit from a slow-release fertiliser being applied over the root zone during spring (preferably one designed especially for trees or shrubs).
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
South Downs National Park
Meet John
110 years' expertise free with every tree
John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Our plants are grown in the UK
Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.
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Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
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Where do you deliver?
We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.
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