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Why it rocks:
Rivers Purple Beech is an extremely unique specimen tree that will surely turn heads. Rivers is the most popular of the purple leaved beeches, and this variety keeps its deep purple color all season. The smooth gray bark adds a beautiful texture to the landscape. Truly there is no finer specimen tree; so beautiful that it overwhelms one at first glance. For this tree’s statistics please click on the Additional Details tab above.
Where to put it:
Rivers Purple Beech is great for anywhere in the yard where you need a splash of color, and a unique specimen tree. This tree should be placed where its unique beauty can best be admired. This variety gets as large as a shade tree, and should be planted at least 15ft away from any buildings. For advice on what types of tree to plant, and where to plant them, please check out our Design Center
What it needs:
Beech trees are zone 4 to 7, and are durable in most any landscape situations. For tree care instructions please click here.
| Botanical Name | Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' |
| Zone | 5 |
| Tree Type | Ornamental |
| Mature Height | 50' |
| Mature Spread | 40' |
| Shape | Broadly Oval |
| Foliage | Deep Purple to Purple-Bronze |
| Fall Color | N/A |
| Flower Color | N/A |
| Decorative Fruit | N/A |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
| Standout Feature | Beautiful Shape, Beautiful Foliage Color, Unique |
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