Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Group', Copper beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea', Purple beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Cuprea', Fagus sylvatica Cuprea Group, Fagus sylvatica Purple-leaved Group, Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Fagus Fagus
Atropurpurea Group _ Atropurpurea Group is a large, upright, spreading, deciduous tree with oval to elliptic, glossy, dark purple leaves turning copper to maroon in autumn and inconspicuous, purple flowers in spring followed by bristly, pale brown fruit.
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group is: Deciduous
Purple, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Dark-purple in Summer; Copper, Maroon in Autumn
Aphids , Beech bark scale Aphids , Beech bark scale
Beech bark disease , Bracket fungi on standing trees , Coral spot , Foot and root rot , Heart rot Beech bark disease , Bracket fungi on standing trees , Coral spot , Foot and root rot , Heart rot
Hedging should be trimmed back in summer. No other attention is required, bar the removal or damaged or diseased shoots. If one wishes the tree to retain its distinctive dried-out leaves throughout winter it should be trimmed in late summer.
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Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group (Copper beech) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Grows in a wide range of well-drained soils. Leaf colour is best in full sun. Partial shade is tolerated.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Group', Copper beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea', Purple beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Cuprea', Fagus sylvatica Cuprea Group, Fagus sylvatica Purple-leaved Group, Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Fagus Fagus
Atropurpurea Group _ Atropurpurea Group is a large, upright, spreading, deciduous tree with oval to elliptic, glossy, dark purple leaves turning copper to maroon in autumn and inconspicuous, purple flowers in spring followed by bristly, pale brown fruit.
Deciduous
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Purple, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Dark-purple in Summer; Copper, Maroon in Autumn
Beech bark disease , Bracket fungi on standing trees , Coral spot , Foot and root rot , Heart rot
Hedging should be trimmed back in summer. No other attention is required, bar the removal or damaged or diseased shoots. If one wishes the tree to retain its distinctive dried-out leaves throughout winter it should be trimmed in late summer.
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Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group (Copper beech) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Grows in a wide range of well-drained soils. Leaf colour is best in full sun. Partial shade is tolerated.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group (Copper beech)
Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
Insect
Absent
2
4
Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group (Copper beech)
Elm spanworm; Ennomid; white; Linden moth; snow-white
Ennomos subsignaria
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which defoliates deciduous trees and; with repeated infestation; can cause tree death. Present in North America and current import requirements do not fully mitigate the risk of introduction. A PRA will help to assess the level of risk more fully.
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group (Copper beech)
Black and white longhorn; Citrus longhorn; Citrus longhorn beetle; Citrus root cerambycid
Anoplophora chinensis
Insect
Absent
2
3
Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous trees native to the UK. Already regulated; it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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