What kind of leaves does a tri color beech have?
Tri-color beech is a striking tree that you won’t soon forget. It is often used as a specimen tree due to its variegated leaves that may come in many shades of green, pink, and white. They later turn copper in the fall.
Where to plant a tricolor beech tree in the yard?
Tricolor Beech is great for anywhere in the yard where you need a splash of color and a unique specimen tree. This tree should be placed where its unique beauty can best be admired. This variety is medium-sized and should be planted at least 10ft away from any buildings. Beech trees are zone 4 to 7 and are durable in most landscape situations.
What kind of disease does tricolor beech have?
Pests & Diseases of Tri-Color Beech. The leaves are prone to scorching if they are not sheltered from the hot sun or dry winds. Some caterpillars feed on beech leaves. Aphids will cause sticky, dripping honeydew. Diseases include canker, powdery mildew, and beech blight. Beech scale can be a problem occasionally.
When is the best time to prune tricolor beech?
Pruning is best done during the late winter dormant season. Tricolor beech can be planted close and pruned to become a hedge, as it tolerates pruning well. However, do not prune until it has become established, which can take one to two years. How to Grow Tricolor Beech From Seed
When to look for Tricolor European beech tree?
This tree shines its brightest in spring with its hot pink foliage, but Tri-Color Beech leaves may also turn attractive coppery shades in autumn. And, all year long the smooth, limestone-gray bark is lovely to look at and pleasant to the touch.
Are there Bower and branch gift cards for beech trees?
Bower & Branch Gift Cards Now Available! We currently do not deliver to your area at this time, please contact us to discuss other options. If you plant a Tri-Color Beech tree in your front yard, expect to hear brakes screeching as passersby do a double-take at this extraordinary specimen tree.