{"product_id":"purple-beech-fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea","title":"Purple Beech (fagus sylvatica atropurpurea)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking ornamental cultivar of common beech with deep purple foliage emerging reddish in spring, darkening to purple-green in summer, and turning coppery-bronze in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains dried leaves through winter (especially on hedges), providing year-round screening and semi-evergreen appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for formal hedging – dense, responds well to clipping; also superb as dramatic specimen trees in large gardens or parks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife: beech mast (nuts) feeds birds and mammals; the leaves host moth caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerant of chalky soils, wind, and urban pollution; long-lived (up to 300+ years).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun for deepest purple colour (partial shade tolerated but colour fades); deep, well-drained soil (dislikes waterlogged or very heavy wet sites); requires ample space – matures to 30–40m tall\/wide, unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig a large hole twice the root width; incorporate organic matter in poor or shallow soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees in exposed sites; firm in and water, mulch base to contol weeds and preserve moisture (keep clear of trunk).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years during dry spells; minimal pruning (winter for trees, summer\/autumn for hedges); protect young trees from rabbits, deer and strimmers; low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"30-50cm","offer_id":58457638043992,"sku":null,"price":1.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58457638076760,"sku":null,"price":2.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-80cm","offer_id":58457638109528,"sku":null,"price":3.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_1321.jpg?v=1789933146","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/purple-beech-fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}