Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' (Purple Beech)

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Purple Beech, is a magnificent deciduous shade tree prized for its rich deep purple foliage and stately, broad-spreading form. The glossy leaves emerge a vibrant burgundy-purple in spring, retaining their striking colour throughout summer before developing warm bronze and copper tones in autumn. Its dense canopy provides excellent shade, while the smooth grey bark adds winter interest, making it an exceptional feature tree for parks, estates, and spacious gardens.

Hardy, long-lived, and easy to maintain, Purple Beech thrives in full sun to part shade and performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Its elegant structure and dramatic foliage make it ideal as a specimen tree, avenue planting, or as a majestic focal point in formal landscapes. Combining outstanding foliage colour, impressive size, and year-round beauty, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' is a timeless choice for residential and commercial landscapes.