beech 'Riversii'

Also known as: purple beech

A large, broad-crowned, deciduous tree eventually reaching 30m in height. Rather large, very deep purple leaves richly coloured golden-copper in autumn. Flowers inconspicuous, fruits bristly. A perfect woodland tree

Scientific classification

Species: beech 'Riversii' (Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii')
Genus: Fagus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of beech 'Riversii'

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Culture

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Quick identification of beech 'Riversii'

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beech 'Riversii' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Growing

Tolerant of a range of soils including chalk, grow in full sun or partial shade. For best colour, position in full sun. For more information see beech cultivation

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