3ft Copper Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' | 5L pot

Name: 3ft Copper Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' | 5L pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178787946875_55626556211579
Price: 41.99 GBP
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Boasts rich purple foliage that transforms to a stunning copper in autumn.
Develops a robust trunk and a wide, spreading crown, perfect for providing gentle shade.
Fully hardy and resilient, capable of withstanding UK winters down to -20°C.
An impressive tree reaching up to 30m, making a magnificent statement in larger gardens.
Produces delicate, small catkins in April and May.
Arrives in an EcoPot™, using 70% less plastic and promoting healthier root growth.
Supplied as a young tree, typically 18-36 months old, ready to establish in your garden.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, bushy growth.

Species: Beech
Features: Autumn colour, Fully hardy
Foliage Colour: Purple, turning red and copper-orange in autumn
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads around 15m (or more)
Habit: Bushy and spreading, with a crown that becomes more rounded with age
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C
Soil Type: Any well-drained soil
Pruning: Pruning group 1. Requires minimal pruning; remove damaged or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance; can be affected by beech scale, aphids, and some fungi.

Spacing: Plant at least 15m apart to allow for its mature spread.
Watering: Water regularly (around twice a week) during the first growing season, especially in dry spells. It will become drought-tolerant once established.
Feeding: Apply a slow-release tree and shrub fertiliser around the base in spring.
Soil: Thrives in most soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Improve heavy soils with horticultural grit.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 80-100cm (including pot)
Supplied As: A tree in a 5L pot
Eventual Height: 20-30m (after 50+ years)

Highlights

Boasts rich purple foliage that transforms to a stunning copper in autumn.
Develops a robust trunk and a wide, spreading crown, perfect for providing gentle shade.
Fully hardy and resilient, capable of withstanding UK winters down to -20°C.
An impressive tree reaching up to 30m, making a magnificent statement in larger gardens.
Produces delicate, small catkins in April and May.
Arrives in an EcoPot™, using 70% less plastic and promoting healthier root growth.
Supplied as a young tree, typically 18-36 months old, ready to establish in your garden.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Species: Beech
Features: Autumn colour, Fully hardy
Foliage Colour: Purple, turning red and copper-orange in autumn
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: Spreads around 15m (or more)
Habit: Bushy and spreading, with a crown that becomes more rounded with age
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C
Soil Type: Any well-drained soil
Pruning: Pruning group 1. Requires minimal pruning; remove damaged or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
Pest & Disease: Good resistance; can be affected by beech scale, aphids, and some fungi.

Planting & Care

Spacing: Plant at least 15m apart to allow for its mature spread.
Watering: Water regularly (around twice a week) during the first growing season, especially in dry spells. It will become drought-tolerant once established.
Feeding: Apply a slow-release tree and shrub fertiliser around the base in spring.
Soil: Thrives in most soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Improve heavy soils with horticultural grit.

Product Specifications