Tricolour Beech
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A deciduous ornamental tree admired for its striking foliage, which emerges pink in spring, matures to green, and is edged with creamy white margins, creating a dramatic multicoloured effect throughout the growing season. Its smooth gray bark and graceful, upright spreading habit make it an excellent specimen tree for lawns, parks, or large gardens, adding year-round structural and visual interest.
This beech is valued for its unique leaf coloration, elegant form, and adaptability to temperate garden conditions. It grows best in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Tricolour Beech is moderately tolerant of wind and urban conditions but appreciates protection from harsh winter winds to preserve the delicate leaf margins. Minimal maintenance is required, with occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.
| Fall Colour | Golden Brown |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright Oval |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Fagus sylvatica 'Rosea-Marginata' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 12 Meters - 39 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 7 Meters - 23 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 6 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.