Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea (Copper Beech) – Standard

Fagus sylvatica Atropunicea or Purpurea, also known as Copper Beech, has remarkable purple-green foliage. It makes an excellent statement tree that shows up well amongst all the greens of the garden. The leaves turn to burnished bronze in the autumn, and can persist on the tree until well into winter.