Beech 'Riversii' Fagus sylvatica (Atropurpurea Group) 'Riversii'

ABOUT
'Riversii' is a large, broad-crowned deciduous tree. Leaves elliptic, rather large, deep purple. Flowers inconspicuous, fruits bristly
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Fagaceae
Synonyms
beech 'Riversii' purple beech
Common names
Fagus sylvatica 'Rivers Purple', Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
Higher than 12 metres
Spread
wider than 8 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by seed or grafting
Pests
Aphids and beech bark scale may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by coral spot and heart and root rot in mature trees
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