Weeping Purple Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping'

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Overview

The Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') is a captivating ornamental tree featuring cascading branches and deep burgundy leaves. This striking specimen matures to a height of 25-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet, preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Its unique pendulous form and seasonal color transitions from purple to copper make it an accent piece in diverse landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — This striking specimen matures to a height of 25-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — This cultivar is distinctive for its richly hued foliage and uniquely pendulous form

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — Its leaves emerge deep reddish-purple in spring

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — maturing to a lush purplish-black in the summer

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — and turn bronze in the fall

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — The tree's leaves are also uniquely shaped

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–5 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fagaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — This striking specimen matures to a height of 25-30 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — This cultivar is distinctive for its richly hued foliage and uniquely pendulous form

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — Its leaves emerge deep reddish-purple in spring

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — maturing to a lush purplish-black in the summer

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — and turn bronze in the fall

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — The tree's leaves are also uniquely shaped

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — the Weeping Purple Beech can reach a height of about 20 to 30 feet

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — with a spread of a similar size when mature

Weeping Purple Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Rohan Weeping') — this tree will take many years to reach its full size

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