Tricolor European Beech
| COMMON NAME | Tricolor European Beech |
| BOTANICAL NAME * | Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Tricolor’ |
| ZONE | 4 – 7 |
| SIZE | 30 ft HT 20 ft SP |
| FOLIAGE | Purplish leaves edged and striped with rose and pinkish white. The colors are brightest on the newly emerged foliage in the spring. The leaves will tend to green up a bit in the summer. |
| BARK | Smooth, gray, and usually a bit darker than the American Beech. The bark is very attractive. |
| FLOWER | Small, and rarely noticed. |
| FRUIT | Triangular nuts encased in a woody husk about 1” long, with bristles. |
| GROWING CONDITIONS | Prefers Full Sun. Will tolerate Part-Shade. |
| NOTES | The spring foliage for this tree is a show stopper. |
* A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.
