Tricolor Beech
Trim Pines Farm
4357 E. Baldwin Rd.
Holly, MI 48442
Fagus sylvatica--European Beech
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 55 ft
Spread: 55 ft
Form: rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Comments: European Beech grows slowly and prefers a sunny location and a moist, light soil. The main ornamental features are smooth, gray bark and the shape of the tree. Various cultivars offer variety in the form of foliage color.
Cultivars:
'Roseo-marginata' ('Tricolor') - The Tricolor Beech has dramatic purple leaves with irregular green and pink markings. Grow this variety in partial shade. Its extra-slow growth makes it a wonderful accent in smaller gardens as well as large open spaces.
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Contact Information
Phone: (810) 694-9958
Fax: (810) 694-8229
Email: info@trimpines.com
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