Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea is deciduous and belongs to the Fagaceae family. The NC State species profile lists a height of approximately 15.2–18.3 m.
The listed flowering season is spring. Recorded flower colours include brown/copper, gold/yellow, green, red/burgundy. Local climate and the weather in a particular year affect the timing and intensity of flowering.
Suitable light conditions listed in the profile are full sun, partial shade. Appropriate soil and moisture also matter; individual plants do not all reach the same size. Lifespan: 300–500 years for the species in favourable conditions; not the age of the particular planting.