Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' is a narrow upright tree with a central leader and a height of circa 12 m. The limbs droop down loosely and the spread is circa 2.5 m. The oval to ovate leaves are red brown and 4 - 9 cm. 'Purple Fountain' has a smaller leaf than 'Black Swan' and the colour of the leaf is less dark than 'Purpurea Pendula' and 'Black Swan'. The leaf on the young shoots is strikingly red. The tree is used as a specimen tree and due to its narrow shape extremely suitable for smaller gardens. 'Purple Fountain' grows well in a calcareous soil that is moisture-retentive and well-drained. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' is среднерастущий and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.