Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
A captivating weeping beech that combines sculptural elegance with sumptuous purple foliage, forming a living waterfall of colour and texture.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring brings vibrant crimson-purple new leaves on gracefully weeping branches. The rich purple tones deepen through summer, then transform to coppery-bronze in autumn before becoming russet-brown in winter when the architectural form is most pronounced.
Key Features
- Graceful weeping habit with cascading branches
- Rich purple-red foliage throughout the growing season
- Coppery autumn colour and winter structure
- Each tree develops a unique weeping form
- Fully hardy and long-lived
Perfect For
Outstanding as a specimen tree in lawns, large borders, or formal gardens. Creates a dramatic focal point and works beautifully near water features or seating areas where its form can be admired.
Growing Tips
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade for best colour. Tolerates chalk and clay soils. Requires minimal pruning; remove any upward-growing shoots to maintain weeping form. Mulch annually and water during dry spells until established.
Looks Great With
Magnificent underplanted with Helleborus, Pulmonaria, or spring bulbs such as Narcissus. Contrasts beautifully with golden grasses like Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'.
An exceptional tree that brings year-round drama, movement and elegance to the garden.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
