Copper Beech
Fagus sylvatica (Atropurpurea Group)
Also known as
Purple Beech
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
18m | Max | 10m |
4m | Min | 4m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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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
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.