Purple Beech Hedging | Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
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Purple Beech Hedging
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
- Purple or Copper Beech is a deciduous hedging plant with rich colouring for year-round interest
- Glorious purple and green tones in the spring and summer which turns copper and burgundy in autumn
- A fully hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of approx 5m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Will grow well in any soil except heavy clay or windy sites - can be used as a windbreak
- Although Beech is deciduous, the leaves stay on throughout the winter until new foliage is ready to emerge in spring
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
No, Purple Beech Hedging is not suitable for growing in a pot.
How big does it get?
The Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' is a large tree that can reach a mature height of 25 to 35 metres and a spread of 15 to 25 metres if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Purple Beech Hedging prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Beech Hedging prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Purple Beech Hedging requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly during the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Purple Beech Hedging requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Purple Beech is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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