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FAGUS SYLVATICA PURPUREA COPPER BEECH tree in new zealand

FAGUS SYLVATICA PURPUREA - COPPER BEECH

A large tree that is capable of great height if the conditions suit. It has a long slender trunk which greys with age. Glossy dark purple leaves appear in spring and fade to a copper bronze tone towards the end of summer. Slow growing as a specimen tree but spectacular with time, it has shallow roots so a sheltered spot is preferred. It can also make a great deciduous hedge as it responds well to trimming.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening and hedging
Ornamental/ Purple theme gardens
Park or Avenue tree gardens  
 
Beyond the norm
The Copper Beech, like the European Beech, trims very well to form a classic European-hedge effect.  The fresh spring new leaves are vibrant purple, maturing to a bronze before turning yellow in the autumn and then old leaves hold on to the tree over the winter months.  This makes for an ever-changing hedge throughout the seasons.

Clipped height
1.5-5m

15 year height
5m

Mature height
15m+

Soil conditions
Well drained, moist soil

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Tolerant cold weather

Light
Full sun to part shade    

Tree Shape
Upright, spreading, tall

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Yellow

Flower
Very small green flowers

Origin
Europe

Available grades
15lt, 45lt
 

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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