Forest beech Atropunicea

Forest beech Atropunicea

Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea Purpurea

Synonyms: European beech, Purple forest beech

Forest beech (lat. Fagus sylvatica) or European beech is a very beautiful deciduous tree of the Beech family. The area of ​​beech forests covers part of Eastern and all of Western Europe. It is the most common type of beech tree in Europe. The beeches are 500 years old.

Cultural forms of beech are used in landscape design, planted in parks, arboretums, botanical gardens.

Peculiarity of the Atropunicea cultivar: A vigorous tree with a wide, rounded crown. Beech has a dark red foliage color when blooming, then the castings turn red-green, and by autumn - yellow-orange. Frost resistant, withstands -30 ° C. Shade tolerant, but does not tolerate stagnant water or prolonged drought.

Maximum height of an adult beech: 20-25 meters. Annual growth is 40 to 45 cm in height and 35 to 40 cm in spread.

Crohn: Wide and rounded, occupying up to 70% of the trunk of the tree.

Location: Undemanding to the soil, however, it is worth avoiding swampy and compacted soils. It grows well both in the sun and in the shade. Loves humid air.

Used: as a single tree, as an accent on a green background or in a group. Also used in parks and large gardens.

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