Purple/Copper Beech 120/150cm Bare Root (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea')

Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea - Purple / Copper Beech Bare Root Hedging

Description

Purple or Copper beech (fagus sylvatica) hedge plants are very popular fast growing native plants in the UK. First leaves appear copper brown in spring, become purple in summer, copper yellow in autumn.  Purple Beech has the best Spring and Autumn Colour, and like Green Beech retains its leaves in winter providing year-round shelter and privacy. Fully Hardy, tough plant and native to the UK.  Tolerates most soil types, fast growing and easy to maintain.  

Common Name:  Copper Beech, Purple Beech

Genus:  Fagus

Species:  sylvatica

Variety:  Atropunicea

Rate of Growth:  Fast growing about 40-60cm per year

Type:  Bareroot

 Size:  60/80cm tall

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types, moist, well-draining.  Exposed and coastal areas

pH:  neutral, acid to alkaline

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height:  Keep Pruned manageable height about 1-5m

***Scot Plants Direct can only supply Bare Root plants when they are dormant during the winter months but you can PRE ORDER now to ensure an early delivery date at the start of the season in November.