the sylvatic fagus "dawyck purple", commonly calledPure beech or beech fastigia, is a deciduous tree from the pyramidal bearing that can reach important heights. The elliptical leaves are of dark purple color that darken until they become burgundy purple with the advancing of the season, reaching brown in autumn. has a light grey smooth bark. prefers fresh and humid environments, typical of mountainous and hilly regions, and exposure to half shade/full sun. grows easily in deep, rich, humid and well drained soils. does not tolerate wet and poorly draining soils.