Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ – Standards (Copper Beech)
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Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ is a copper Beech Tree. Well known for its massive domed crown and purple foliage. Deciduous. 40ft tall x 20ft wide after 50 years.
Hardiness level Green
Elliptic (what a lovely word) leaves that emerge in spring, deep purple in colour and changing eventually to russet in autumn. Can be trained as a Niwaki - adventurous and rather splendid. Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky.
Likes moist but well-drained soil - pretty much anywhere. Grow in sun or partial shade.
N.B. When clipping several plants with the same tool, have a bucket containing a 5% bleach solution and swish your blades around for 30 seconds between plants to sterilise them. This will help avoid the chance of cross contamination of disease.
As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ GROW?
30cm-40cm annually, depending on conditions.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’?
Plant in the sun in well drained soil, water as needed until established. Prune as necessary.
HOW TALL DOES FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ GROW?
30m over 50 years.
DOES FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
The leaf colour is better in the sun.
IS FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Outdoor.
IS FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
Yes.
CAN FAGUS SYLVATICA ‘Purpurea’ BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes, in large pots and with very good husbandry.
