Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' Add
Common Name: Copper Beech  
Plant photo of: Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Purple

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany, Connon N.

  • Description

  • Notes

Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is a deciduous tree that grows 50' to 60' tall and 30' to 50' wide with purple leaves in the spring that turn dark purple in the fall. It requires full sun, medium watering, well drained sandy loam soil.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.