River's Purple European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka ri-VERZ-ee-ee
SKU #03579
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| 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. |
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| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Red Maple (Acer rubrum); Spruce (Picea); Lilacy (Syringa); European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus); Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) |
| Care | 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. |
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| Lore | The species name of F. sylvatica is derived from the Greek for forest-loving. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
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