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Copper Beech

Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea

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Overview

The Copper Beech, Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea, is a striking deciduous tree reaching up to 60-80 feet tall with a spread of 40-60 feet. Its foliage is a rich purple, maturing to coppery-green. Known for its smooth, gray bark and dense, rounded canopy, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. A standout specimen, it provides year-round interest and is ideal for larger landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — It is recognized for its distinctive copper-colored foliage; purpurea, is an ornamental cultivar of, image 54

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae

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Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — making it a desirable choice for both public areas and private gardens; the Copper Beech, Fagus, image 86
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — It is relatively disease-resistant, though it can be sensitive to beech bark disease and aphids; it is, image 87
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — When placing the Copper Beech in a design; gray bark and low-branching, image 88
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — consider companion plants that complement its rich foliage; creating a dynamic and aesthetically, image 89
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — such as understory shrubs with lighter green or variegated leaves; the Copper Beech, or Fagus, image 90
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — creating a dynamic and aesthetically pleasing garden design; ensure adequate space is provided for the, image 91
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — The Copper Beech, Fagus sylvatica f; it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, image 93
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — purpurea, is a striking deciduous tree reaching up to 60-80 feet tall with a spread of 40-60 feet, image 94
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — The Copper Beech, or Fagus sylvatica f; rounded canopy add year-round interest.<br><br>Maintenance for the Copper
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — The Copper Beech, Fagus sylvatica f
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — purpurea, is a striking deciduous tree reaching up to 60-80 feet tall with a spread of 40-60 feet
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — Its foliage is a rich purple, maturing to coppery-green
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — A standout specimen, it provides year-round interest and is ideal for larger landscapes
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — The Copper Beech, or Fagus sylvatica f
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — purpurea, is an ornamental cultivar of the European Beech with a striking presence in any landscape
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — It is recognized for its distinctive copper-colored foliage
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — which emerges as a deep purple in the spring and gradually morphs into a rich coppery tone in the fall
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — This majestic tree can attain a height of 50 to 60 feet with a spread of 35 to 45 feet
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — it's essential to account for the fact that the Copper Beech prefers well-drained
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — fertile soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — Ensure adequate space is provided for the root system to establish
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — keeping in mind the mature size of the tree
Copper Beech (Fagus Sylvatica F. Purpurea) — gray bark and low-branching

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