Copper Beech Hedge
Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' [Fagus sylvat-ica at-ropu-nicea]
£97.50 – £120.00
Minimum quantity: 4
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Description
Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea — Copper Beech, to most of us — is beech with a little more theatre. Its deep purple-bronze leaves bring warmth and contrast to garden boundaries, offering a richer, more expressive alternative to the familiar green beech hedge.
Copper beech hedging is a favourite for formal planting, where shape, structure and longevity matter. The hedge establishes well and clips neatly into an upright line, creating privacy without feeling heavy-handed. Fresh foliage appears in spring before deepening in colour as the season goes on, with much of the leaf cover lingering into winter. It’s a hedge that knows how to behave; steady, handsome, and very much built to last.
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How will my hedge arrive?
All our Hedging is supplied with a rootball wrapped in hessian as standard. Container grown options are also available out of season or upon request. We’ll be happy to discuss the best format for your needs before finalising your order.
Growing & Care
Copper beech hedging is happiest when its roots are treated with a little respect. Well-drained soil is essential, and it shows particular enthusiasm for fertile, calcareous or slightly acidic ground. Copper beech hedge plants grow contentedly in full sun or partial shade, though better light brings out those deeper, richer tones that make it such a handsome presence. During the first year, regular watering is worth the effort; think of it as good manners at the beginning of a long relationship. Once established, copper beech becomes refreshingly self-sufficient, responding politely to routine trimming and maturing into a dense, even hedge.
Common Uses
Copper beech hedging is a firm favourite for formal garden boundaries, long stretches of perimeter planting and screening where a sense of permanence is non-negotiable. While it can be grown as an ornamental tree, it truly comes into its own as a hedge: thick, long-lived and decidedly intentional. A valuable shelter for birds and insects, it contributes quietly to the wider garden ecosystem.
