‘Copper Beech’, Fagus Sylvatica Atropurpurea
Copper Beech Trees share all the same attributes as Green Beech other than the colour. A purple beech hedge is at its stunning best when in full sun and the leaves become the most vibrant purple. This can create a fantastic contrast to the many greens of the garden. The purple leaves darken even more further into the summer and then change to the most wonderful copper hue in autumn and if trimmed in autumn, the dying leaves are held on until the new growth arrives in spring. It therefore makes a great alternative to a fully evergreen hedge. An excellent choice for a formal, native hedge tolerant of exposed conditions. For soils prone to drought or heavy clay, waterlogged soils, Hornbeam is a more suitable alternative.
Our Purple Beech Hedging Plants for sale
Please note: We have a minimum order value of for potted plants of £50.
Please note: Minimum order on Rootballed plants is one pallet,
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Out of stockPurple Beech Hedging Plants 2L Pot
Fagus Sylvatica, 'Common Beech'
- Out of stock until Summer, please call for dates or to reserve
- Plants are 80-100cm in height
- Recommended Planting Density 4 per metre
- Native Beech, suitable for specimen trees or hedgerow planting
- Golden - copper Autumn foliage
£6.50 each
Out of stock
Volume Discounts- Listed price for between 5-29 plants.
- £5.85 for 30-99 plants.
- £5.20 for over 100 plants.
Out of stock Purple Beech Hedging Plants 5L Pot
Fagus Sylvatica, 'Common Beech'
- Out of stock until Summer, please call for dates or to reserve
- Plants are 80-100cm in height.
- Recommended Planting Density 4 per metre.
- Native Beech, suitable for specimen trees or hedgerow planting.
- Golden - copper Autumn foliage.
£12.50 each
Out of stock
Volume Discounts- Listed price for between 5-29 plants.
- £11.25 for 30-99 plants.
- £10.00 for over 100 plants.
Purple Beech Instant Hedge 1m Long (40 Litres)
Fagus Sylvatica Atropurpurea, 'Copper Beech'
- Please call for availability
- Plants are 100cm+ in height.
- Recommended Planting Density - 1 per metre.
- Purple Leaved Form, suitable for specimen trees or hedgerow planting.
- Copper Autumn foliage.
Minimum Order Quantity: 9 x 1 metre unitsPurple Beech Instant Hedge 1m Long (90 Litres)
Fagus Sylvatica Atropurpurea, 'Copper Beech'
- Please call for availability
- Plants are 180-200cm in height.
- Recommended Planting Density - 1 per metre.
- Purple Leaved Form, suitable for specimen trees or hedgerow planting.
- Copper Autumn foliage.
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 x 1 metre units
Our Minimum order for rootballed or Instant hedging plants is one pallet. The quantity of plants that fit on one pallet is shown for each variety and size. There is NO vat to add to these prices. Please contact us for a quote for delivery.
Rootballed plants are available in bigger sizes from October through to April, weather dependent. These plants are grown in bigger sizes going up to 3 metres in height. Rootballed plants are lifted during the plants dormant period. This reduces the amount of stress imposed on the plants and increases the chances of successful re-establishment. Plants are also lifted to order to minimise the time they are stored out of the ground before replanting. Although rootball plants may seem expensive many of these plants will be between 6-15 years old and will have been root pruned and trimmed many times before they are lifted. Rootball plants tend to be bushier than pot grown plants as they have been out in the field and more exposed to the elements. They are lifted from the field using specialist machinery and the soil rootball is hessian wrapped to protect it. This protective wrapping should be left on at planting and will naturally bio degrade.
Copper Beech Hedging Growing Advice
- Purple Beech Hedge Planting Distances – 3 – 5 plants per metre single row or 5- 7 plants per metre staggered double row
- Deciduous Tree. Will hold some leaves over winter.
- Features: Versatile, Impressive purple foliaged hedge, Leaves turn copper in winter
- Likes: full sun or partial shade
- Soil preference: Moist well drained soils.
- Unsuitable for: Heavy clay or waterlogged soils
- Average Growth rate: Medium 30-60cm per annum
- Trimming: Late Summer
- How to plant Purple Beech hedging plants
Also Consider
Hornbeam Hedging / Green Beech Hedging
