Planted as a specimen tree, Copper Beech (also known as purple beech) are an integral part of our landscape and large parks. Grown for their habit, foliage and autumn colour. Insignificant flowers appear in late spring and fruit ripen in autumn to release edible nuts. A fully hardy deciduous tree, purple beech prefer sun and will grow in most soils. The leaves are oval and wavy-margined, turning a rich copper in autumn. Suitable as an ornamental tree or as hedging.

The nuts are a good source of food for wildlife and a home to birds and small creatures. Fully hardy, likes sun, and most soils. Height in maturity 18m x 13m / 100ft x 75ft. Suitable only for large gardens and parks.

Soil: Most well drained soils. Prefers slightly acidic.

Position: Exposed

Fertility: Self fertile

Leaves: Purple

Habit: Round

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Height and Spread at Maturity: 18 metres x 13 metres

Special features: Makes a wonderful specimen tree. Attracts birds and insects.

Birthday Tree: Year round

Symbolism, Folklore & Old Wives Tales

Gender – Feminine

Planet – Saturn

Powers – Wishes.
Symbolism – Oracle and Divination, Prosperity and Pleasant Memory.
Magical Uses – Take a stick of beech, scratch or carve your wish onto it and bury it. Your wish will come true if it is to be.