Copper or Purple Beech. A large tree with light red leaves in spring turning dark purple. Max Height 18m. Max Spread 7m to 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea
A large tree with light red leaves in spring turning dark purple.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Fagus |
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Species | sylvatica |
Varietry | Atropurpurea |
Common Name | Copper or Purple Beech |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 18m |
Family | Fagaceae |
Spread | 7m, 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Hedging, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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