Weeping Beech

About this plant

Known for its striking beauty, the Weeping Beech 'Purple Fountain' (Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain') is a true garden showstopper. This deciduous tree features glossy, deep purple leaves that hold their color beautifully throughout the growing season, turning to a coppery bronze in autumn before falling. Its distinctive weeping habit creates a natural, artistic focal point, with branches that sweep dramatically towards the ground. Ideal as a specimen tree in a prominent location, this cultivar provides a sophisticated touch to large gardens, parks, or estate plantings. Its unique form and vibrant color offer year-round appeal, even in winter when its elegant branching structure is silhouetted against the sky. Pair with contrasting green foliage plants or use to define a garden room. Its regal presence and relatively low maintenance make it a cherished addition for those seeking an extraordinary landscape feature.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers well-drained, average to rich soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially when young. Minimal pruning is required, primarily to remove dead or crossing branches, best done in late winter. Protect young trees from deer browsing.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.