Anyone have a tri colored beech ?

[Nyboy]

Love at first site when I saw a photo of a tri colored beech. Reading about them there where many neg things. They lose their color with age and leaves sunburn easy. does anyone here have one?

 

[Carol Dee]

They are stunning. I see a young one across town. So far it looks good.

 

[Nyboy]

Carol did you happen to notice if planted in sun or shade?

 

[thistlebloom]

Sounds like you've already heard the cautions NYboy, so I'll just reinforce a few things that you have probably already read.

Definitely not a sun tree. Morning sun would be fine, but this is an understory tree and the leaves will burn if it gets full sun all day.

Also, you have to use the greatest care when transplanting beeches. They resent much root disturbance, and will sulk, or sometimes die if they get too much handling when planting.

Super pretty trees though, in the right location.

 

[Carol Dee]

Carol did you happen to notice if planted in sun or shade?

I think it is in dappled shade.

 

[Nyboy]

Thanks guys I am up in the air about them. Love the look worry about the care.

 

[Carol Dee]

http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/2857/

Here is another tri-color shrub, Abelia X grandi flora, Confetti. Very striking green, pink and cream folaige. Might be easier than the beech.

 

[Smart Red]

I have had plans for a tri-colored beech. I love the look of those trees. Thanks for the info. It's good to know I need to plant one in a bit of shade.

I have a tri-colored maple - Eskimo Sunset - that has green, white, and pink coloring on each leaf. Still pretty much a baby, but I have high hopes for her.

Love and good to be back, Smart Red

 

[897tgigvib]

Some of the Japanese Maples might be an alternative to consider.

 

[Nyboy]

Red can you post a photo of your tri colored maple?