Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea' (Copper Beech) - Standard
Imposing, majestic deciduous tree that, if it has the room, can grow as broad as it is tall. Main branches arranged in regularly spaced layers, secondary branches trailing towards the ground in old plants. Leaves vivid red when they appear, then reddish-green, brownishred in autumn.
Latin Name: Fagus Sylvatica 'Atropurpurea'
English Name: Copper Beech, Purple Beech
Species: Fagus Sylvatica
Genus: Fagus
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: From Purple-Red to Gold
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Most, but Well-Drained. Well-Drained. Loam. Sand. Clay.
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sun
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed.
Hardiness Rating: Hardy (H6)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -20 °C to -15 °C (-4°F to 5°F)
Maintenance: Tolerant of a range of soils including chalk, grow in full sun or partial shade. For best colour, position in full sun.
Growth Habit: Bushy
Growth Speed: Medium
Eventual Spread: Wider than 8 m (26.2 ft)
Final Height: Higher than 12 m (39.4 ft)
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