Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea) Bare Root 40-60cm

Purple/Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea') bare root plants, 40-60cm tall, provide robust privacy hedging for UK gardens. Fast-growing at approximately 40cm per year, this deciduous hedging retains copper-purple foliage into winter and thrives in full sun or partial shade.

Key Details

• Plant Type: Bareroot native UK hedge
• Height Supplied: 40-60cm
• Annual Growth: Up to 40cm
• Best Aspect: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerant
• Retains leaves in winter for screening

FAQs

• Is purple beech a good privacy hedge? Yes, it forms dense screens and keeps leaves longer than most hedges in UK winters.
• How does purple compare to green beech? Purple beech grows slightly slower but offers distinct copper foliage for visual impact.
• Will it grow in partial shade? Yes, Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' is shade-tolerant and establishes well in such conditions.
• What is required for maintenance? Yearly trimming in summer maintains hedge density; generally low maintenance.
• Does it retain leaves in winter? Yes, copper beech hedges hold brown leaves throughout winter, supporting privacy.

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.