Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' (Rivers Purple Beech)
A stunning enormous accent tree with very deep purple foliage all season long, absolutely beautiful when mature; quite particular about growing conditions, requires rich soil and significant moisture, give it lots of room to spread its branches
Rivers Purple Beech is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Rivers Purple Beech is primarily valued in the landscape for its decidedly oval form. It has attractive purple deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. The smooth silver bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Rivers Purple Beech will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
Details
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
Common Name
Rivers Purple Beech
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
50 Feet
Max Spread
30 Feet
Plant Form
- Oval
Foliage Colour
- Purple
Fall Colour
- Orange
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' (Rivers Purple Beech)
A stunning enormous accent tree with very deep purple foliage all season long, absolutely beautiful when mature; quite particular about growing conditions, requires rich soil and significant moisture, give it lots of room to spread its branches
Rivers Purple Beech is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Rivers Purple Beech is primarily valued in the landscape for its decidedly oval form. It has attractive purple deciduous foliage. The serrated pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding coppery-bronze in the fall. The smooth silver bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Rivers Purple Beech will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 120 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!
Pot Size
- #3
Height or Caliper
Location
- Farm B2/3
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