Purple European Beech Tree from a Far & Up Close

     (Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)

One of the most significant shots I took was of recent with my observing. I didn't want to take a leave off of the tree since it is a living organism of life. Instead I took a picture to exemplify the finer purple that this tree has to offer. It is within the stem of the leaves as well as the branch that I was able to hold for purposes of this project. This tree is a special one and I can see why it is a tree here on the University of Oregon.

    (Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)

      The point I made earlier in the blog can be seen in this post for the Purple European Beech Tree. This photo shot from a distance on a cloudless Eugene spring day magnified the sheer purple of the leaves. The other trees surrounding it is a nice contrast that allows the tree of my choice to stand out significantly on the University of Oregon campus. 

Literature & Video on (Purple European Beech Tree)

     With regard to the research I did on the internet for this project I did find that this tree was written about. In the book titled The Tree Book: A Practical Guide to Selecting and Maintaining the Best Trees for Your Yard and Garden by author Jeffrey G. Myer, published in 2004 by (Simon and Schuster) the information details ways in which one should maintain the specific environment for this type of European tree. Below I am providing a link for readers to be able to read the section from page ninety as google books allows in its preview of certain literature. Thankfully for the purpose of this project the link is available to anyone who views this blog dedicated to the tree.

https://books.google.com/books?id=nERh9pS5r5MC&pg=PA90&dq=books+on+purple+european+beech+tree&hl=en&sa=X&ei=u1ZVVZ20GNL_yQTH3YGgAg&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=books%20on%20purple%20european%20beech%20tree&f=false

Video Credit: (Michael Pascoe) Courtesy: (YouTube)    

 In the video above the man describing the Purple European Beech Tree attributes his knowledge about the tree to others. This video was nice because he provides intricate details about the leaves and structure of this tree.

Life Surrounding the Purple European Beech Tree

    (Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)

 I have seen many squirrels both male and mostly female running around in this part of campus near the Knight library. Students are always passing by, but while observing I was able to capture this crow peacefully throughout its day. As well as the sun that shines in the middle of the photo. Lastly the leaves from another perspective don't appear as purple from the other shots to this blog when looked at another angle. This was something that intrigued my interest looking over my photos and since I mentioned students below is another shot of this tree on campus with students passing.

(Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)     

With students passing by on the walk path on campus, the shadow of the Purple European Beech is in full effect. As well as the rays shining here make the setting nice for this spring day at the UO.

Purple European Beech Up-Close

(Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)

     In this included post the top picture is another photo shot on campus with the sun shining near the right of the shot. Below here is the sign of the tree and its scientific name that the University of Oregon provided.

     The sign here is was very useful in regard to my research and identification. Another aspect here was the soil that is below in the picture. The Purple European Beech definitely looks like it has found a great home here in Eugene, Oregon to reside for many years to come.

Purple European Beech Tree Description

(Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea') (Purple European Beech Tree)

     For this particular project for ENG 469/569 I was fascinated with the variety of trees the University of Oregon holds. The life form I choose for this project is the Purple European Beech as the scientific name of the tree is apart above of this blog. The sheer color and difference this tree held over the course of observing the other lifeforms around it were quite nice to see.

     The vivid purple of the leaves with the sun shining on it made me appreciate the rarity of having a tree such as this one on campus. My fascination with the way the branches were filled with leaves as students and the local animals that interact near this tree was cool. Another aspect that made me appreciate this tree was that it derives from Europe and it was still flourishing amidst the other trees that surrounded it.

     Looking up from the perspective in which I did take the photo above the colors of the leaves are purple due the season. According to http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st245 which is the University of Florida extension page based on my research the leaves do turn green during the season of summer. This was an interesting fact as the information I read from the link above was very intuitive and sustaining for the purposes of this fieldwork. Continuing on will be the other pictures and inquiry I found for the project.