River's Purple European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
SKU
03579
The deepest purple foliage of any purple-leafed beech with richly colored foliage that retains its dark purple color throughout the summer months. A special selection from England. A magnificent specimen tree for larger landscapes. Not recommended for hot, dry areas. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka ri-VERZ-ee-ee |
|---|---|
| Lore | The species name of F. sylvatica is derived from the Greek for forest-loving. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Use this big Beech in large landscapes, or as a street or park tree. Stands alone or in a grove, and may be used to accent other groves of green trees. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Red Maple (Acer rubrum); Spruce (Picea); Lilac (Syringa); European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus); Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) |
Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce the frequency, continuing with deep waterings. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom needs pruning.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
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