{"product_id":"riversii-european-beach-tree","title":"European Beech Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eA type of Copper Beech tree, the European Beech 'Riversii' is a majestic specimen has a dense, broad crown and glossy, purple leaves that emerge deep purple in spring and fade to purple green in summer. When autumn approaches, the foliage turns a nice copper bronze. It has the deepest purple foliage of any purple-leafed beech. Its smooth, pale gray bark just adds to its interest, especially in winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest grown in zones 4-7. The River's Purple Beech thrives in full to part sun in average, well-drained soils. It will not tolerate wet, poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as European beech or purple beech Fagus sylvatica riversii is a large, deciduous shade tree that reaches mature size of 50-60' tall and 40-50' wide with smooth, gray bark. The blooms are somewhat inconspicuous yellow-green blooms appearing as drooping male clusters and short female spikes, but its main show is its deep purple foliage. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=purple+foliage\u0026amp;client=firefox-b-1-d\u0026amp;hs=VsBp\u0026amp;sca_esv=b4143623d72f6fa3\u0026amp;biw=1212\u0026amp;bih=539\u0026amp;aic=0\u0026amp;ei=55JtafjXOOes5NoP7OunuA4\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjW_LyyxJaSAxXqKFkFHbMKGeIQgK4QegQIARAG\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=purple+riversii+european+beach+tree+blooms\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiKnB1cnBsZSByaXZlcnNpaSBldXJvcGVhbiBiZWFjaCB0cmVlIGJsb29tczIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCkjqDFD7BFiMDHABeACQAQCYAa0BoAGRB6oBAzEuNrgBA8gBAPgBAZgCB6ACzQfCAgoQABiwAxjWBBhHwgIFECEYqwKYAwDiAwUSATEgQIgGAZAGCJIHAzEuNqAHnCqyBwMwLja4B74HwgcFMi0yLjXIB0CACAA\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQBg\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjW_LyyxJaSAxXqKFkFHbMKGeIQgK4QegQIARAG\" class=\"GI370e\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eToxicity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered deer resistant as deer tend to avoid its foliage, finding other plants tastier, especially as it matures and develops tougher leaves. \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe seeds (beechnuts) and, to a lesser extent, the leaves contain tannins and saponins so it is considered toxic to pets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERITAGE","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Liner","offer_id":46812555116783,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/4904\/6465\/files\/european-beech-tree-4199837.jpg?v=1780045206","url":"https:\/\/amgardens.com\/products\/riversii-european-beach-tree","provider":"America's Gardens Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}