Copper Beech Tree Supply & Installation

The native copper beech tree can reach the grand old age of 300-400 years. It has a large, broad and round crown.

The bark is grey and smooth. Foliage is Deciduous, oval to ovate and shiny purple in colour. They appear in April. In the autumn, the leaves change colour to copper then dry-out turning brown and sometimes remain on the tree through the winter months. Small inconspicuous catkins appear in May. Beech nuts are mildly poisonous.

We provide full planting services for Copper Beech Trees which includes supply, delivery and installation. Contact us today for a quotation.

Soils

Beech does particularly well in calcareous soils. Generally, chalk, clay, sandy and loam soils from slightly acidic to alkaline.

Location

Copper beech need sun to maintain its purple leaf colour.

Annual Growth Rate

Copper beech growth rate is 45-50cm per annum

pH TOLERANCE

Copper beech does particularly well in calcareous soils although mildly acid soils can be tolerated. Generally, from slightly acidic to alkaline.

Root Structure

Copper beech have the greatest root density of all European trees, widely spreading, compact, branched and very strong

Potential

Copper beech are often used for hedging. They are sensitive to industrial air pollution and salt and soil pollution.

Annual Pruning

Copper beech trees take well to being cut. However, only require pruning to shape up or to remove dead and damaged branches.

Characteristics

Copper beech is an impressive large tree with a round crown, beautiful purple leaves and smooth silvery-grey bark.

Availability

Season

Spring - Summer

Mature Tree

Sizing

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall –

70-75cm girth 7m tall –

80-85cm girth 8m tall –

90-100cm girth 10m tall –

100+cm girth –

60-65cm girth 6.5m tall

70-75cm girth 7m tall

80-85cm girth 8m tall

90-100cm girth 10m tall

100+cm girth

Semi-Mature Tree

Sizing

18-20cm girth 4m tall –

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall –

35-40cm girth 5m tall –

45-50cm girth 5m tall –

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall –

18-20cm girth 4m tall

25-30cm girth 4.5m tall

35-40cm girth 5m tall

45-50cm girth 5m tall

55-60cm girth 5.5m tall

Young Tree

Sizing

10-12cm girth 2m tall –

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall –

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall –

10-12cm girth 2m tall

14-16cm girth 2.2m tall

16-18cm girth 2.5m tall

Prices are to give a general indication of cost for premium mature trees and Hedges. Additional costs for delivery, installation & maintenance should be considered. For a bespoke project cost please contact our dedicated sales team for expert advice & a fixed quotation.

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