Fagus sylvatica purpurea (Purple Beech) - 6ft
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Product Description
175/250cm height: Tree in 10ltr pot
Purple or Copper Beech. One of the most dramatic and distinctive trees, purple Beech is identified by it's rich, deep purple wavy-margined leaves, that take on a reddish tint in autumn. The leaves retain their best colour if planted in full sun. Beech is a tall, long-lived tree, valued for it's foliage and autumnal colours. Small flowers appear with the leaves, which are a round shape with a fine rugged edge. Beechnuts often produced in autumn - edible nuts with shiny brown husks. The bark is often smooth which adds to the character of the trees. Beech is tolerant of a range of different soils including chalk, and can be grown in a woodland garden or as a specimen tree.
- Eventual Height: 80ft+
- Key Features: Native, good for wildlife, long lived, majestic
- Suitable for: Parkland, woodland
- Conditions: Well-drained or moist but well-drained soils
