120/150cm Pot-Grown Purple Beech Hedging (Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea)

Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea) 120/150cm pot-grown plants provide striking year-round color for hedges, with dark purple spring/summer leaves turning copper in winter.

Product Specifications

• Height supplied: 120–150cm, potted in 5L containers
• Botanical name: Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'
• Suitable for: Single or double-row hedging
• Soil: Well-drained, including chalk; not recommended for heavy or wet sites (Hornbeam preferred there)

Planting & Coverage Guide

• Plant 2.5–3 plants per metre (single row), or 4 per metre (double staggered row) for a dense hedge
• Pot-grown plants can be planted year-round, unlike bareroot options

FAQ

• Is purple beech a good year-round hedge? Yes, it offers color through all seasons, maintaining leaves into winter.
• How many plants per metre? 2.5–3 per metre (single row), 4 per metre (double staggered row).
• Hornbeam or Purple Beech for wet soil? Hornbeam handles heavy, wet conditions better; beech thrives in well-drained soils.
• Do pot-grown plants establish faster? Pot-grown beech hedging typically establishes quicker with less transplant shock compared to bareroot plants.
• Will purple beech grow in chalky soil? Yes, this variety is suitable for chalky soils if well-drained.