Copper coloured Fagus sylvatica purpurea foliage

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Fagus sylvatica purpurea Tree

Name: Fagus sylvatica purpurea Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FSP.SS.10.2
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Purple Beech Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 10 x 6 metres in 20 years

Foliage Red in spring, deep purple in summer, bronze tints in autumn

Eco benefits High carbon storage, wildlife haven

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Suited to all but very wet soils

Description

Fagus sylvatica purpurea is a large, rounded, spreading tree boasting red foliage in the spring that turns deep purple/green in summer and then bronzed for autumn. Small fruits, known as beech mast, are produced in the autumn and are popular with deer and squirrels. This delightful beech tree with smooth, grey bark will grow to an estimated height and spread of 10 x 6 metres in 20 years.

This Purple Beech tree is suited to all but wet soils, and can tolerate exposed sites. Fagus sylvatica purpurea is often used as a hedging plant as it holds its brown winter foliage, sometimes until new leaves emerge, making it ideal for year round screening. Plant in full sun for the very best colour.

AKA Purple beech, Copper beech, Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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