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Fagus sylvatica
'Riversii'
Riversii Purple Leaved European Beech
Origin: In the Atropurpurea group.
Mike's
Opinion
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Often called purpurea, Riversii is an intense purple form, with the new shoots in spring almost black in colour. It is a majestic tree that reach over 25m and can be over 10m across. Suited to the lighter soils where positive drainage is a must, it will however flourish on the heavy clay soils on my home if the above mentioned condition is met. An estate tree that must be given ample room for your ancestors to enjoy.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Fagus |
| Species |
| sylvatica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Riversii' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 (observed growing well in H7) |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 20 m |
| Spread |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Large, broad canopied deciduous tree. |
| Landscape |
| Hedging and as a specimen plant. |
| Cultivation |
| In sun grown in well-drained soil. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Large deep purple, elliptic leaves. |
| Pests |
| Aphids. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Propagation |
| Grafting. |
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