Beech / Copper Beech Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea 40/60cm

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The characteristics of the

Beech / Copper Beech Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea

Size excluding root ball
40/60cm

Planting distance
6 Recommended amount per meter

Roots
Bare root

Soil type
All soil types (well drained)

Pruning
Twice a year

Position
Shade, partial shade, sun

Visual barrier
Quickly obscuring

Flowering time
Does not flower

Possibilities
Hedge, Solitary, Block hedge

Winter hardiness
-17,8°C / -23,3°C, USDA zone 6

Growth rate
30-50 cm per year

Flower colour
Does not flower

Maintenance
Average maintenance

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Organic Planting Soil 40 litres

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Fagussylvatica 'Atropurpurea'

Purple beech (Fagussylvatica 'Atropurpurea') is a beautiful hedging variety that boasts of glossy foliage in purple and dark green shades. The plant, which is also known as Copper Beech, makes a wonderful option to an evergreen hedge. Its foliage turns to copper and maintain the color during the winter, making Copper Beech one of the few hedge plants that offer all year round interest and privacy.

Care & Advice

Soil improvement
It is important that you improve the soil before planting. Think of mixing compost into the soil.
Fertilizing
Like other hedge plants, you need to feed your purple beech with a special fertilizer that is meant for garden plants. Many people use organic fertilizer because it helps in the natural growth of the hedge. The fertilizer contains Epsom salt and magnesium for intense leaf color and also prevents the premature withering of leaves.
You only need to fertilize once a year because organic fertilizer has long term effect. It is important that you feed the hedge before cutting so that new leaves scan develop fast.
Pruning
When pruning your purple hedge, the underside should be a bit wider that the top. This will ensure that the whole plant receives enough light from the sun. Trim from the bottom to the top to cut the whole hedge. You should only cut the top after cutting the sides. Trimming should be followed by feeding because the plants will recover better when fertilized
It is recommended to prune purple beech only once a year and the best time to do this is around 21^st of June. If you prefer cutting the hedge twice a year, it is good to do that at the end of May and Aug.
It is also important that you use clean cutting tools, and when trimming, make sure that you hand the power cord on your shoulders.

Beech / Copper Beech Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea 40/60cm

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