Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Description
Majestic deciduous beech tree with smooth grey bark and outstanding copper-bronze autumn colour.
Taxonomy
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Fagus
Cultivars
7
Dawyck Green
aka Fastigiate Beech Fastigiate Beech. A tall columnar green Beech that has a neat and tidy upright form. The foliage is rounded and deep green tinged with just a little bronze turning to orange tones in autumn. Originating from Dawyck Scotland in the 1840's. Happy in sun or part shade. Deciduous. Habit: Tree Narrow. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Dawyck Purple
aka Purple Fastigiate Beech Purple Fastigiate Beech. Originating from Dawyck, Scotland this narrow columnar form of beech is a handsome architectural specimen indeed. Large deep purple foliage on upward growing branches from spring to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous. RHS AGM. Dawyck Botanic Gardens in Scotland boasts a world-class arboretum where many specimens of Beech tree grow. Fastigiate means branches that taper naturally upwards forming a narrow column of growth. Habit: Tree Narrow. Leaves: Deciduous, Brown.

Purple Fountain
Purple Fountain is a narrow upright tree with beautiful purple leaves and weeping branches. They have been raised from a seedling in Holland. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Brown.

Purpurea
aka Copper Beech Copper Beech. For those who have got the room this magnificent tree has to be on your "must have" list. Oval, toothed foliage that emerges bronze-red in spring slowly deepening to deep purple-black. Beautiful when the light reflects through the leaves. Hardy and easy to grow. Est.10yr.growth. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Red.

Riversii
aka Copper Beech This selection of Copper Beech has deep rich purple foliage that holds its colour well through the summer. Stunning large specimen tree that only gets better as it ages. Happy in sun or part shade in soil that is not completely dry in summer. Deciduous. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Brown.

Riversii Pendula-Weeping copper beech
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Sylvatica
aka Common Beech The quintessential hedge for traditional English or formal gardens. Soft undulating green foliage that turns reddish brown in autumn and holds on to the tree almost until the new foliage emerges in spring. Smooth grey bark. If left untrimmed forms a large pyramidal tree. Deciduous. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.