? For sale: one Purple Leaf Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’), a 2 year old seedling 20-26 inches tall. This striking purple-leafed form of the European beech is hardy in USDA Zones 4-7. It produces yellowish-green blooms in April to May and features colorful foliage that turns a deep bronze in fall. Deer-resilient, it thrives best in deep, rich, moist but well-drained soils with full sun to part shade. Leaves will be more green when grew in shade. Full sun exposure gives most purple leaves color. ? Purple Leaf Beech is a large, deciduous tree that can reach 50-60 feet tall, sometimes growing up to 100 feet. Its dense, upright-oval to rounded crown makes it an excellent shade tree. While it tolerates a wider range of soils than American beech, it is sensitive to wet, poorly drained conditions and can be challenging to transplant. It is not always well-suited to urban environments. ? From May through September, the plant will be sent in a container with soil, with leaves removed or trimmed to reduce water loss. During dormancy (October through April), it will be sent bare-root with roots wrapped in wet media for protection. This ensures the plant’s health during transit and easy acclimation upon arrival. ? Orders are dispatched starting March, via Ground mail within the USA, with international shipping available upon request only when dormant (November to March). International orders are sent soil-less, with roots wrapped in wet wood shavings. ? Your order will arrive in good condition. If any issues occur during transit, contact us the same day with a detailed description and photos so we can assist you.