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River's Beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

An ornamental beech with smooth grey bark, dense canopy, and outstanding landscape presence across all seasons.

  • Upright, oval to rounded, spreading crown
  • Large, elliptical leaves are deep purple in the spring fading to purple-green
  • Fall foliage turns a bronze colour
  • Commonly used for specimen
  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
16.0 – 18.0
Mature Spread (meters)
10.0 – 12.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Colour
Purple
Fall Colour
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
A majestic tree with great visual appeal, ideal for a large estate lawn or park settings. Its dark foliage colour will stand out amongst typically green surroundings. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.
Notes
Also referred to as Common Beech, European Beech.

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