Bareroot Fagus syl. 'Atropurpurea' (Copper Beech) 60-90cm

Planting & Position

• Planting season:

  • Bareroot plants must be planted November to March while dormant.

• Light:

  • Prefers full sun to partial shade.

  • Full sun enhances the rich purple colour.

• Soil:

  • Grows best in well-drained soil — loam, chalk, and light clay are ideal.

  • Avoid waterlogged ground or very heavy clay.

  • Excellent for free-draining slopes and boundaries.

• Spacing (hedging):

  • Plant 30–45 cm apart for a single-row hedge.

  • For extra density, plant a double staggered row.

• Position:

  • Ideal for formal hedges, estate-style boundaries, and classic garden screening.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water well at planting.

  • Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing season.

  • Once established, copper beech is moderately drought tolerant.

• Mulching:

  • Apply bark or compost mulch after planting to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a general-purpose shrub or hedge fertiliser.

• Pruning:

  • Trim once annually in late summer (August) for a beautiful, tidy hedge.

  • For crisp formality, a light additional trim in June works well.

  • Beech responds well to regular pruning and becomes denser each year.

• Hardiness:

  • Fully hardy in Ireland and the UK.

  • Retains its papery copper leaves over winter, giving year-round screening.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Spring:

  • Fresh, glossy deep burgundy young leaves.

• Summer:

  • Mature foliage turns rich purple, creating a luxurious, elegant hedge.

• Autumn:

  • Leaves turn burnished copper-bronze.

• Winter:

  • Many leaves remain on the branches, providing colour and privacy.

• Growth rate:

  • Moderate: 30–60 cm per year.

• Best for:

  • Formal hedging

  • Boundary and privacy screens

  • Large and medium gardens

  • Adding rich colour and structure to landscapes

• Wildlife:

  • Provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds.

In Summary:

Bareroot Fagus syl. ‘Atropurpurea’ (Copper Beech) 60–90 cm is an outstanding choice for a rich, colourful hedge with year-round structure. Hardy, long-lived, and elegant, it offers deep purple summer foliage, copper autumn tones, and excellent winter screening. Plant between November and March, trim yearly, and enjoy a stunning hedge for decades.

• Size
  B/R 60-90cm

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