Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' - Weeping Purple Beech

Introduce elegance and drama to your garden with the graceful Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan', a striking weeping beech with a naturally architectural form. Its cascading branches sweep towards the ground in soft, fluid curves, cloaked in deep purple to almost black foliage that shimmers in the sun. In spring, fresh young leaves emerge with a rich burgundy flush, holding their dark tones through summer before shifting to warm copper and bronze hues in autumn. Growing to around 4–8m tall, with a narrow, pendulous habit, it makes a commanding yet graceful statement.

Perfect for formal landscapes or modern gardens, ‘Black Swan’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil, whether chalk, clay, or loam. This hardy tree is low-maintenance, requiring little more than occasional pruning in winter to shape or remove crossing branches. Its dramatic foliage pairs beautifully with silver birches, ornamental grasses, or pale-flowering shrubs that set off its dark tones. A tree for those who want beauty with presence, Fagus 'Black Swan' adds movement, structure, and year-round sophistication to any outdoor space.

Supplied in approx. 12 litre containers.