![Fagus 'Spaethiana #20](http://shop.downtoearthgardensandnursery.com/cdn/shop/products/ca233a4ed43a98d6a3b9975091c444cd_{width}x.jpg?v=1586024091)
The darkest purple of the purple beeches! It leafs out a little later but holds its colour better than most of the others. It shows a contrasting lighter vein colour on its somewhat smaller than typical leaves. Very pretty. The young tree is very narrow, but will widen with age. Growth Rate 6-12" per year. Grows 25' x 35'.