The Highlights
- Deep purple foliage that darkens to nearly black in summer
- Elegant, upright growth habit, perfect for specimen planting
- Provides excellent autumn colour, with leaves turning coppery-bronze
- Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil
Description
- A large, deciduous tree with a majestic presence, Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is renowned for its rich, dark purple leaves that provide a stunning contrast in any garden.
- The foliage darkens to an almost black hue in summer, before turning a beautiful coppery-bronze in autumn.
- Grows to over 12m tall and 8-15m wide, making it ideal for large gardens and parkland settings.
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
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Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' | Purple Beech
Eventual Height: Over 12m Eventual Spread:
8-15m Foliage Colour: Deep purple turning coppery-bronze in autumn Habit: Upright and spreading Hardiness: Fully hardy