Rivers Purple Beech
Quick Overview
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.
Details
Quick Overview
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.Â
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.Â
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.
Specs
Botanical Name | Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' |
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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 |