Re: wisteria and tri colored beech

In a message dated 4/2/02 7:38:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
justme@prairieinet.net writes:

<< Question 2... My mother surprised me and bought me an Easter Present..
 (thinking I am bit old for the Easter bunny to come see but---) she has
 purchased a tri-color beech tree. >>


You have a kind and generous Mom.  The tri-colored beech is sold here, was in 
the family nursery for a few years as it is very pricey - so must be hardy.  
Research that tree carefully as the native beeches and the European coppers, 
etc. are HUGE trees that need a great deal of space to mature and look good. 
They all have roots that lie on top of the ground and make mowing difficult.  
I have never seen a mature tri-colored beech but imagaine it must be a 
glorious thing.  If you read enough British garden books, especially Verey 
and Nichols, you will wonder how you could live without the copper beech.  I 
have always thought I would like one.

Claire Peplowski
NYS z4

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