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Fagus sylvatica Riversii

River's Beech

The young foliage is purple in the spring, fading to green-purple throughout the summer, then to copper in the fall. A densely compact, symmetrical and upright, oval tree with smooth, silver-gray bark.

  • »  Upright, oval to rounded, spreading crown
  • »  Large, elliptical leaves are deep purple in the spring fading to purple-green
  • »  Fall foliage turns a bronze colour

B&B in Container
$744.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:16-18 m
  • Spread:10-12 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Green
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

The deepest purple foliage of any purple-leaved beech.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

A majestic tree with great visual appeal, ideal for a large, estate lawn or park settings. Its dark foliage colour will stand out amongst typically green surroundings. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.