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A newly planted Rivers Purple Beech with dark purple leaves.

Rivers Purple Beech

$975.00 - $1,075.00
$975.00
$975.00 - $1,075.00
$975.00
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Rivers Purple Beech is an extremely unique specimen tree that will surely turn heads. This tree is the most popular of the purple leaf beeches, and this variety keeps its deep purple color all season. The smooth gray bark adds a beautiful texture to the landscape. Truly there is no finer specimen tree; so beautiful that it overwhelms one at first glance.

Why it rocks:

Rivers Purple Beech is an extremely unique specimen tree that will surely turn heads. This tree is the most popular of the purple leaf beeches, and this variety keeps its deep purple color all season. The smooth gray bark adds a beautiful texture to the landscape. Truly there is no finer specimen tree; so beautiful that it overwhelms one at first glance.

Where to put it:

Rivers Purple Beech is great for anywhere in the yard where you need a splash of color and a unique specimen tree. This tree should be placed where its unique beauty can best be admired. This variety gets as large as a shade tree and should be planted at least 15ft away from any buildings.

What it needs:

Beech trees are durable in most landscape situations. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.

Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
Hardiness Zone: 5
Tree Type: Ornamental & Flowering
Size Range: Large Tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 40'
Mature Spread: 25-30'
Shape: Oval
Foliage Color: Purple
Fall Color: Purple
Flower Color: N/A
Decorative Fruit: None
Landscape Uses: Ornamental/Flowering
Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Tolerance: Adaptable
Standout Feature: Unique dark purple to purple-bronze foliage

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