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Tricolor European Beech

Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor'

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Overview

The Tricolor European Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor') is a striking deciduous tree known for its variegated foliage—green with white and pink edges. It grows to an approximate height of 30 feet with a spread of 20 feet. This slow-growing specimen prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs, offering year-round visual interest with its unique leaf coloration and smooth, silver-gray bark.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Type Tree
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — which boast a blend of purple; it makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — consider its striking foliage as a focal pointTricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be planted in an area with full sun to, image 30Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — The leaves are ellipticalTricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — The leaves are elliptical; or perennial flowers that appreciate similar growing conditionsTricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — the Tricolor Beech forms a rounded; thereafter, it requires only occasional watering, image 46Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — dense canopy making it an exceptional specimen tree for medium-sized landscapes+39

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae

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Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — which boast a blend of purple; it makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — consider its striking foliage as a focal point
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be planted in an area with full sun to, image 30
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — The leaves are elliptical
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — The leaves are elliptical; or perennial flowers that appreciate similar growing conditions
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — the Tricolor Beech forms a rounded; thereafter, it requires only occasional watering, image 46
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — dense canopy making it an exceptional specimen tree for medium-sized landscapes
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — This cultivar of the common beech is known for its unique leaves; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — which boast a blend of purple; it makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs, image 42
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — The leaves are elliptical; or perennial flowers that appreciate similar growing conditions, image 44
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It makes an excellent focal point in landscape designs; tree for full or half
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It grows to an approximate height of 30 feet with a spread of 20 feet; offering year-round, image 37
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — tree for full or half
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It grows to an approximate height of 30 feet with a spread of 20 feet; offering year-round visual
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — Its color and form can be complemented by evergreen shrubs; it grows to an approximate height of 30 feet
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — This cultivar of the common beech is known for its unique leaves; it is hardy in USDA zones, image 41
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — This slow-growing specimen prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun; dense, image 38
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — It grows to an approximate height of 30 feet with a spread of 20 feet
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — the Tricolor Beech forms a rounded
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — providing a captivating display from spring through fall; the Tricolor Beech forms a rounded
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — This slow-growing specimen prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun; dense canopy making
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — Thereafter, it requires only occasional watering, tolerating moderate dry spells; its color and form can
Tricolor European Beech (Fagus Sylvatica 'Tricolor') — consider its striking foliage as a focal point; it prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be
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