Copper Beech

Fagus sylvatica (Atropurpurea Group)

Also known as

Purple Beech

Full Sun

Easy care

Light watering

Frost Hardy

RHS hardiness

-20°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
18m	Max	10m
4m	Min	4m

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has no fragrance

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Copper Beech Overview

This group are large deciduous trees which are grown for their stunning deep purple foliage that turns reddish in autumn.

Common problems with Copper Beech

pest
Aphids
pest
Beech Scale
disease
Coral Spot
disease
Root Rot

How to harvest Copper Beech

Generally not harvested.

How to propagate Copper Beech

Seed

Special features of Copper Beech

Attractive leaves

Autumn colour

Hedge plant

Other uses of Copper Beech

This tree makes a fantastic specimen but is frequently grown as a hedging plant.