Tree comparisons
| Beech Purpurea | |
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| Purpurea is an impressive purple-leaved form of the Common Beech, sometimes known as the Purple Beech or Copper Beech. | |
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Growing
| Beech Purpurea | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Windy site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | Seeds / fruits useful for animals |
Identification
| Beech Purpurea | |
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| Leaf colour | Dark purple |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Bronze / Purple |
| Fruit persistence | Fruit drops when ripe |
| Bark | Grey |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |