Species
Photo to come
Dawyck Purple Beech
Fagus sylvatica
A narrow, columnar European beech with deep purple foliage; a striking vertical accent. Slow-growing and long-lived.
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
30-40 ft × 8-12 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — grown for columnar form and purple foliage.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–7
Care guide
Quick ID
Narrow columnar European beech (*Fagus sylvatica* 'Dawyck Purple'). Deep purple foliage; bold vertical accent.
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Dislikes wet or compacted soil. Light afternoon shade protects purple leaves in Draper.
Pruning & Shaping
Minimal pruning for the columnar habit. If needed, prune in late summer to reduce bleeding; remove dead/crossing wood.
In my garden
N51 plant
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
May 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
formal garden1 plant
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
1
Plants
May 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-08Osmocote (slow-release)