Family: Fagaceae Beech
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 7A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m |
| Spread | 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Purple |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |