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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’

[gallery ids="3403,3617,9190"] An ornamental grass with tan flowers that rise above fine textured icy-blue foliage. Suitable for edging or mass planting. Larger clumps may be divided. It tolerates drought and poor soils; it prefers full sun. Cut back foliage in late winter to promote new growth.    ...
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Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseomarginata’

[gallery ids="10542,2128"] A slow growing oval tree. The purple leaves have margins irregularly colored with splashes of pink and cream which are brighter in spring. It prefers some shade, and rich, moist well-drained soils. The fall color is bronze to copper. Use as an accent or specimen in the landscape....
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Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’

A large, pyramidal to rounded, formal tree. The leaves emerge in the spring a deep, translucent, purple and hold their color well into the summer. The fall color is bronze. Grow in full sun in a rich, moist, well-drained soil. Sometimes called Copper Beech. Use as an accent or specimen in the landscape. It may...
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Fagus sylvatica ‘Purple Fountain’

[gallery ids="3402,3616"] It has the unique combination of being an upright columnar tree with cascading branches. The leaves are dark purple with wavy margins. The leaves become greener throughout the summer. Fall color is yellow to orange-brown. The bark is smooth and silver-gray. This selection suits a smaller space better than Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Pendula’. It...
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