Tricolor European Beech

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseo-marinata’

FAMILY: Fagaceae

Hardiness Zones 4 to 7

Growth rate: Slow growing. A medium size tree with horizontal branching. It is a shorter selection of the European Beech.

Foliage Purple leaves variegated with a rose and white edge.

Flowers: Inconspicuous flower that blooms in the spring.

Bark: Smooth and gray in color.

Landscape value: The Tricolor Beech Tree purple foliage and horizontal branching add texture and variation to the landscape. It will grow in partial shade or full sun and tolerate clay soils and a pH of 6.8 to 7.8.

Insects and diseases: No major insect problems, but it is susceptible to powdery mildew.

Information sources: Dayton NurseriesLandscape Plants of the Upper Midwest.

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