Purple Beech hedge plants

Purple Beech hedge (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea') description

The fast growing Purple Beech (also known as Copper Beech) is a delightful and hardy hedging plant native to the UK.  Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ features mid-sized spring foliage of coppery-brown leaves that transform into a dark purple in summer, then a rich yellow in autumn – a hedge plant of beauty in all seasons! Purple Beech hedge plants thrive in sun or partial shade and all soil types (apart from exceptionally wet) are suitable for planting.

Popular uses for Copper Beech hedges

There’s no doubt one main attraction of Purple Beech hedging is its decorative beauty that changes with the seasons, but that’s not all it has to offer: Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ is a robust species that intertwines with other species next to it, forming a very effective security barrier hedge. Check out our full Beech hedging range to create your perfect solution.

Combine Purple beech hedging with

The colour and species combination of Purple Beech and Common Green Beech make for an interesting and hardy hedge plant.

Growth rate of a Purple Beech hedge

Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ is a fast growing hedge plant, at an annual rate of 30–60cm.  A minimal-fuss hedge plant, Purple Beech is easily maintained at a height of 1 – 5 metres. 

Pruning and aftercare advice for Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'

A generally low-maintenance hedge plant, you will be sure to see your Purple Beech hedge plant flourish best in winter by clipping it in late summer or early autumn. Apart from that, regular checks for and removal of any damaged shoots or signs of disease are recommended to keep Purple Beech in tip top shape. View our Hedging Care Advice page for further information.

Planting density guidelines for Purple Beech hedge plants

We’ve compiled a useful guide to planting density, for full recommendations of planting Fagus Sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ please view the product table (density information is in the No. Per Metre column). You can also find help on planting in our planting density information section.

Available all year-round, our Purple Beech hedge plants are available in pots, as cell grown plants or instant hedging (grown in troughs). Bare root Copper Beech hedging plants are also available from November to spring (April/May).

At best4hedging quality is key, so we ensure our Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ plants are sourced from the very best horticulturalists – the majority being UK specialists with a small amount from overseas professional growing partners. You can rely on us to provide the highest quality, freshest hedge plants directly from our Lancashire based nursery.

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