Purple/Copper Beech 100/125cm Bare Root (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea')
PRODUCT CODE: FSP-BR-80/100
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: 80/100cm 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.
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