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Purple European Beach
Fagus sylvatica Purpurea (Tree)
Bright young coppery red leaves mature to deep crimson maroon purple as the summer progresses, turning deep orange to copper in autumn. Although deciduous the leaves generally stay on the tree well into winter.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonable soil as long as not waterlogged.
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
Late spring
Flower Colour:
Insignificant
Other Features:
Stout hedge, fabulous foliage
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Submerge pot in a bucket of water before planting. Water well during establishment. Add Osmocote type feed on planting and each spring. A trim in summer may help winter leaf retention. If kept as a hedge, best between 1.5 and 3 metres tall.
Eventual Height: 20m
Eventual Spread:
10m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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Planting Kit |
Stake, Tie & 2 x Tablets |
£5.50 |
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7 litre pot |
150-180 cm |
£24.99 |
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