Copper beech
Copper beech
Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
25.0-35.0m
Spread
20.0-25.0m
Growth
🚀 Fast
Grows quickly, needs regular attention
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 5
About
Striking purple-leaved form of beech; excellent specimen tree.
Top tip
Copper beech needs space and sun for best leaf colour; treat as beech, with minimal root disturbance.
Also known as: Blutbuche, Haya púrpura, Faggio rosso, Buk purpurowy, Copper beech, Faia-púrpura, Rode beuk, Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few significant pests; beech bark disease occasionally.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Autumn / fall
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🌿Layering
Moderate✂️Cutting
Moderate🔗Grafting
AdvancedHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent