This weeping form of European Beech forms a mounded, rounded mushroom-shaped dome. Leaves emerge deep purple in the spring, turning bronzy to purple-green in the summer, and coppery orange in the fall. Slow growing to 10 to 12 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide, or more.
Beeches are lovely trees, but are a little resentful of our hot, dry summers. Plant in loamy, well draining soil and mulch amply to keep roots cool. Does not do well in wet or heavily compacted soils. Selectively prune to control width, and remove branches that grow straigth up; otherwise, do not shear for it will cause the growth to be irratic. Interesting accent or specimen pant. See Guide for planting tips.