River's Purple European Beech

Name: River's Purple European Beech
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03579

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka ri-VERZ-ee-ee

SKU #03579

USDA Zone

4-7

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
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.
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.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Fall Color
Growth Rate	Slow

STYLE
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.
Foliage Color	Purple
Companion Plants	Red Maple (Acer rubrum); Spruce (Picea); Lilacy (Syringa); European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus); Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

CARE
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.