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Latin Name: Fagus sylvatica atropurpureum
Forestart Reference: FASYLP1
The Copper Beech is an outstandingly beautiful tree. This deep purple leaved form of beech is usually grown from seed. The purple plants are then selected from the 50% odd that show the purple form. It is an absolutely superb hedging plant. Common name: Copper Beech.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 8m x 4m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 12 weeks stratification treatment.
Germinal seeds / kg: 3000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Any well drained soil. Does not grow in waterlogged soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 25m x 18m
Availability: In stock now
