Purple/Copper Beech 40/60cm Bare Root (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea')

Purple or Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica Atropunicea) 1-2ft Bare Root

Description

Purple or Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedging plants are very popular as hedgerow plants in the UK as they are native and fast growing.  Purple Beech or Copper Beech hedging like its cousin green beech retains its leaves in winter providing screening and privacy year-round.  It is a little slower growing than green beech, but is stunning as a hedge and is low maintenance.  Purple Beech is the perfect alternative to conifer hedging.  It is fully hardy and tough.  

Common Name:  Copper Beech, Purple Beech

Genus:  Fagus

Species:  sylvatica

Variety:  Atropunicea

Rate of Growth:  Fast growing about 40cm per year

Type:  Bareroot

 Size:  40/60cm 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.