UPRIGHT AND COLUMNAR BEECH TREE WITH STRIKING RED-PURPLE FOLIAGE FEATURES: Oval-shaped foliage emerges a deep red color that intensifies as the summer progresses By fall, hues of copper and bronze take over Foliage tends to hold on in winter, contrasting with the bright silver bark and Narrow growth habit and upright branching creates a tower-like silhouette Commonly used as a specimen tree, as an accent plant in landscapes, or as a unique and vibrant privacy hedge option Low maintenance and moderately deer resistant