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Other common names beech 'Riversii' purple beech
Synonyms Fagus sylvatica 'Rivers Purple' Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii Major'
Family Fagaceae
Genus Fagus are large deciduous trees with smooth grey bark, ovate leaves colouring well in autumn, and inconspicuous flowers followed by usually spiny fruits
Details 'Riversii' is a large, broad-crowned deciduous tree. Leaves elliptic, rather large, deep purple. Flowers inconspicuous, fruits bristly
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Spreading / Branched
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Chalk
Clay
Sand
Loam
MoistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread wider than 8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by seed or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance Architectural
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem
Diseases May be affected by coral spot and heart and root rot in mature trees
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