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Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple’

This Red Columnar Maple is unique because of its beautiful color change. The leaves emerge light red in the spring and gradually turn dark purplish red over the course of the summer. It is a hybrid of the ‘Dawyck’ and ‘Atropunicea’ varieties.

Photo locations: Zeewolde Propagation Gardens and our nursery

Features:

Available in:

Branched tree, standard tree

Application:

Large Gardens, Squares and Parks, Solitary Trees, Streets

Growing conditions:

(Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Sunny

Growth habit:

Columnar

Adult height:

First size trees 12+ m

Soil:

well-drained, rich in humus, not too wet, and does not tolerate changes in the water table well; retains moisture

Flowers:

small inconspicuous flower catkins (May)

Fruits:

The tree does not bear fruit until later in life; the nuts are contained in a brush-shaped cup.

Applications:

green medians along avenues and streets; looks beautiful in parks and large gardens

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