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Copper Beech Tree

Copper Beech Tree

$59.99

Also known as European beech or purple beech, the copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) is a large, deciduous shade tree that reaches 60-80' tall and and 40-60' wide. It’s known for its beautiful burgundy foliage that turns a lovely shade of copper in fall. Unlike the native American beech, the copper beech was introduced into North American from Europe. It is grown extensively across American, partially because it tolerates a wider range of soils than our native species.

The copper beech grows quickly when planted in moist, well-drained soil and full sun. The copper beech is best grown as a single specimen tree, leaving plenty of space for it to grow. It doesn’t like being crowded and is not easily transplanted. Although it prefers to grow in full sun, copper beech trees have thin bark that is susceptible to sunburn when exposed. Small, yellow-green, wind-pollinated flowers appear in April to early May, depending on the weather. Edible, triangular-shaped nuts (also called “mast”) with a spiny cover appear in fall. Trees begin producing nuts at around 10 years of age but heavier crops don’t appear until the tree is about 30 years old.

The tree that will ship is a very young plant, roughly 3 years old and about 18-24 inches tall. It was up potted within the last year and may not be full rooted into its current container. 

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Also known as European beech or purple beech, the copper beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) is a large, deciduous shade tree that reaches 60-80' tall and and 40-60' wide. It’s known for its beautiful burgundy foliage that turns a lovely shade of copper in fall. Unlike the native American beech, the copper beech was introduced into North American from Europe. It is grown extensively across American, partially because it tolerates a wider range of soils than our native species.

The copper beech grows quickly when planted in moist, well-drained soil and full sun. The copper beech is best grown as a single specimen tree, leaving plenty of space for it to grow. It doesn’t like being crowded and is not easily transplanted. Although it prefers to grow in full sun, copper beech trees have thin bark that is susceptible to sunburn when exposed. Small, yellow-green, wind-pollinated flowers appear in April to early May, depending on the weather. Edible, triangular-shaped nuts (also called “mast”) with a spiny cover appear in fall. Trees begin producing nuts at around 10 years of age but heavier crops don’t appear until the tree is about 30 years old.

The tree that will ship is a very young plant, roughly 3 years old and about 18-24 inches tall. It was up potted within the last year and may not be full rooted into its current container. 

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.