| Botanical name | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Copper beech |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Bears leaves that vary in colour from bronze to burgundy. |
| Uses in landscape design | Plant it alongside a stream or watercourse so that the roots are always supplied with moisture. |
| Soil conditions | Alkaline |
| Possible problems | It is suited to only a few regions in South Africa. |
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' (Copper beech)
- Botanical name: Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
- Common name(s): Copper beech
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
With leaves that vary in colour from bronze to burgundy, this majestic tree looks wonderful in large gardens but, unfortunately, it is suited to few regions in South Africa. It does best in colder areas with alkaline soil and rainfall in excess of 750mm per annum. If possible, plant it alongside a stream or watercourse so that the roots are always supplied with moisture.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Bears leaves that vary in colour from bronze to burgundy.
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