Purple/Copper Beech Hedging 100–125cm Bare Root UK

Purple/Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea') 100–125cm bareroot plants provide fast-growing, year-round privacy hedging with striking spring foliage and rich copper autumn colour. Hardy and adaptable to various soils in the UK climate.

Key Features

• Height Supplied: 100–125cm (approx. 3–4ft)
• Growth Rate: 40–60cm per year
• Leaf Colour: Purple in spring; copper/yellow in autumn
• Privacy: Semi-evergreen; retains leaves in winter
• Soil & Sun: Grows in moist, well-draining soils; tolerates acid, neutral, or alkaline pH; suitable for full sun or partial shade
• Planting Method: Bareroot for autumn–spring planting

Uses & Benefits

• Effective windbreak and privacy screening
• Native species supports wildlife
• Suitable for exposed or coastal areas

Planting & Care FAQs

• Is purple or copper beech best for winter privacy?
  Purple/copper beech hedges retain most leaves through winter, delivering reliable privacy.
• How fast does it grow?
  Typical annual growth is 40–60cm once established.
• Does it thrive in poor or clay soils?
  Yes, provided soil is moist and well-draining.
• How do I plant and maintain it?
  Sit in full sun/part shade; water during establishment, prune late summer for shape.

Planting and care

This is a bare-root plant, supplied dormant between November and March. Plant within a few days of arrival for best results, keeping the roots moist and out of direct sun until they go in the ground. Standard spacing is 3 plants per metre, or 5 per metre for a denser, faster screen.

Read our complete bare-root hedging buyer's guide for full instructions on when to plant, how to handle the plants on arrival, planting depth, spacing for different uses, and what to expect in the first season.