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Fagus Atropunicea - Description
- Potted Deciduous Tree
- Latin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea'
- Common Name: Copper Beech
- Elegant deciduous ornamental tree
- Pot Size: C15
- Current Plant Height: Approx. 180–210cm (6–7ft)
- Ideal as a specimen tree, avenue planting or colourful screening tree
Fagus Atropunicea - Characteristics
- Beautiful deep copper-purple foliage emerges in spring and retains its rich colour throughout summer
- Smooth silver-grey bark becomes increasingly attractive with age
- Develops a broad, majestic crown as it matures
- Golden-bronze autumn foliage provides outstanding seasonal interest
- Produces small beechnuts on mature trees, valued by wildlife
- Fully hardy and exceptionally well suited to Irish growing conditions
Fagus Atropunicea - Uses
- Perfect as a feature specimen tree in larger gardens
- Excellent for avenues, parkland and estate planting
- Can be used to create attractive formal hedging or privacy screening
- Provides valuable habitat for birds and wildlife
Fagus Atropunicea - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Water regularly during establishment
- Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture and improve soil structure
- Requires little pruning, removing only damaged or crossing branches
- Avoid prolonged waterlogging and very dry soils for best performance
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