Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea)

The Copper Beech is a cultivar of Green Beech, distinguished by its stunning purple-bronze leaves that provide a striking contrast to the green foliage of other plants. This tree grows with a beautiful, spreading canopy that offers excellent shade and visual interest throughout the year. In the spring, the new leaves emerge a vibrant purple, darkening to a rich coppery-bronze as the season progresses. During autumn, the leaves turn a warm russet-brown, creating a breathtaking display of colour.

Copper Beech trees are not only visually appealing but also highly functional. They can be used to create dense hedges or screens, offering privacy and wind protection. As standalone specimens, they make a bold statement and serve as focal points in any garden or landscape design. 

These trees are relatively low maintenance. Once established, they require minimal care, making them a practical addition to any outdoor space. Regular watering during the first few years will help establish a strong root system, after which the trees are quite drought-tolerant. Occasional pruning will help maintain their shape and remove any dead or damaged branches, ensuring they remain healthy and attractive.

 Tree Attributes 

• Planting Time: Suitable for year-round planting
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils
• Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Stunning Purple Foliage: The Copper Beech is renowned for its rich, dark purple leaves that add a dramatic touch to any garden or landscape.
• Year-Round Interest: While primarily a deciduous tree, the Copper Beech retains its striking foliage well into winter, providing year-round visual interest.
• Resilient and Hardy: Adapted to thrive in various climates, with strong root systems that ensure stability and long-term health.

Our trees are planted, grown and cared for on site. This means, once the seeds are delivered to us we plant them, establish them in our polytunnels and then harden them off. The trees you are delivered have been with us since seed and we look after them until the moment they leave.

Every tree is handpicked and packaged with the utmost care and attention to ensure your trees are delivered fighting fit to help against climate change. 

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All postage and packaging charges for products delivered to the Mainland UK are included within the price. Additional charges apply for Northern Ireland, The Highlands & Scottish Isles, The Channel Islands, Scilly Isles & Isle of Man when ordering more than 8 trees.

As a guide, orders for 8 plants or more will be sent via a courier, 8 plants or fewer will be sent by Royal Mail.

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Your happiness is our business and that is why we individually check every single tree that we send out. If you have a concern about your tree, please get in touch with us within 7 days so that we can diagnose the issue. Very rarely, we might ask you to send the tree back to us in secure packaging to help us identify the issue but often we can identify the issue with photographs.

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