Cool Tree - European Beech

dlenart

16 years ago

This tree is so cool. Can they be grown in Michigan? If so anyone know where I can get one?

http://treegrowersdiary.com/purple_european_beech_ec_journal.html

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
16 years ago
i have Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' .. but apparently no picture ... link to google images below

since 2000 ... here in Adrian MI ....

call gee tree farm and see if they have it.. or any of the other purple beech .... google for website and phone ...

they are north of Jackson ... YOU HAVE TO VISIT THERM AT LEAST ONCE .... take the checkbook .. and when you get there.. have one of the motorized salespeople take you down the road to their own arboretum ... set aside at least 5 hours plus drive time ...

ken

Here is a link that might be useful: link
quirkyquercus
16 years ago
Yes. And Julie got hers from ForestFarm (.com) thanks to Quercus Quercus suggesting that she get one in memorium of that old purple beech that was cut down for development in her neighborhood.
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Thank you. My understanding is that amongst other varieties of the European Beech, which IS fagus sylvatica, the purple-leafed variety is fagus sylvatica purpurea, of which then there are the "Pendula" and the "Fountain" varieties. As such, your response (which says they are all different kinds) has partially (and perhaps wholly) answered my query. However, there is still one clarification I require. Does a young Purpurea Pendula look like a Purple Fountain, and IF so, will it require pruning to get that mushroom effect (which IS what am looking for in the tree I want)? I am thinking not, as none of the websites have mentioned that the Purpurea Pendula requires specific pruning to achieve that effect. It's important that I clarify this as it will determine whether I need to go back to the landscaper and insist they remove the one they placed in (which is about 8 feet tall and looks like a Purple Fountain). I appreciate anyone who can clarify this.
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dlenart
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16 years ago
Does Julie have all of those trees on her website in her yard?

If so it has given me a bit of inspiration. What I mean is I was considering putting up a privacy fence along my back fence but now I'm thinking there may be some interesting small trees I could plant back there instead. I already have a Large Honey Locust in off center in my back yard...So I'm thinking two or three smaller trees would be great! Any ideas
quirkyquercus
16 years ago
Yeah the site is inspiring to say the least. You can see which of the trees are in her yard by clicking on the link the "Julies trees" then click on the map of the back yard or by reading the description there.
spruceman
16 years ago
Not all European beech trees are purple--that is just one kind of cultivar. If you want to see a really nice European beech, go to the Biltmore estate outside Asheville, NC. Go into the garden area, which I think is to the southwest of the house, and in the center of a grassy area there is a beech tree to top all beech trees. It is, I am almost sure, a European beech, and the trunk is so big and thick it looks like a veritable wall looming up over you. I won't give a diameter estimate because it has been about 8 years since I was there, but if you get a chance to see this tree and are a beech tree lover, it will be #1 on your all time list.

--Spruce
dctreenut
16 years ago
In DC, a tree that large would have required a permit for
removal. 35$/inch circumference. Fines are much
larger if you cut one without a permit and get caught.

Here is a link that might be useful: DC Special Tree Permit Information

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