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The Copper Beech is an outstandingly beautiful deciduous tree. This deep purple leaved form of beech is usually grown from seed. The purple plants are then selected from the 50% that show the purple form. Can be trimmed to form a superb neat hedge. It keeps the crisp dead leaves on the branches until new leaves start to appear in the spring. The copper-brown coloured seeds are encased in hard prickly ‘masts’ Quite shallow rooted, so best to be grown where not exposed to high winds.
Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea
Common name: Copper Beech.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 8m x 4m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 12 weeks cold, moist stratification treatment.
Germinal seeds / kg: 3000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Any well drained soil. Dislikes waterlogging
Planting instructions: Needs an open space to show it’s full potential. Good as hedging and lovely when mixed with green beech.
Mature height: 25m x 18m
| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Fagus |
| Size | Seed Pack (approx 30 seeds) |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | foliage |
| Native | yes |
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