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copper beech

Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group

Genus: Fagus
Family: Fagaceae
Common Names: purple beech [3]

About this plant

Atropurpurea Group are large deciduous trees grown for their deep purple leaves, which become reddish in autumn

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by coral spot and heart and root rot in mature trees

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years