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TreesSynonym
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
copper beech
Atropurpurea Group are large deciduous trees grown for their deep purple leaves, which become reddish in autumn
Other common names
purple beech [3]Synonyms
Fagus sylvatica Purple-leaved GroupFagus sylvatica Cuprea Group
see moreFagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'
Fagus sylvatica Purpurea Group
Fagus sylvatica 'Cuprea'
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | |||
| Autumn | Purple Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Fagus are large deciduous trees with smooth grey bark, ovate leaves colouring well in autumn, and inconspicuous flowers followed by usually spiny fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
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
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