& Hedge Beech 1 Bare Root Plant

Create a beautiful, neat, dense hedge with Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) - a striking variety with attractive deep purple foliage which contrasts beautifully with surrounding greenery and flowering plants. Beech has long been a popular choice for hedging, producing a thick, screen which can be pruned or clipped to the shape and size required. Not only does it look great, but it’s a brilliant habitat for wild birds too. Copper Beech retains most of its leaves for winter to maintain year-round privacy. The following spring it produces a fresh new covering of new glossy purple leaves. Supplied as 50 - 80 cm bareroots (20 - 31"). Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 8m (26'). Planting distance: 30cm (12"). (4 plants per metre for a single line hedge). Plant beech hedging in fertile, well drained soil. Fagus hedging is suitable for positions in full sun or partial shade. Plants will tolerate a wide range of soils, from sand to chalk and clay, and areas of pollution. Plant bare root hedging as soon as possible after delivery. Before planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure into the planting area. Dig a hole deep enough to fit the length of the roots and position one plant in each hole, then firm back down. For hedgerow planting, position the plants around 45cm apart. Water-in thoroughly after planting and keep well watered until established. In areas where rabbits can be a problem, it’s worthwhile to place rabbit guards on your plants. Clip hedging plants regularly to encourage them to bush out. Water regularly until established. Apply a mulch of well rotted manure or compost along the base of the hedge to provide winter protection when young. Beech should be clipped to shape in summer to encourage dense growth. Position: Full Sun/Partial Shade Height: Up to 12m when fully established Spread: Up to 8m when fully established Supplied as 1, Green Beech Hedging Bare Root Plants. Delivered with growing and care instructions Features: Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica) are hardy garden plants ideal for use as hedging. Easy to grow, producing purple foliage. Ideal for boundaries, providing year-round screening A popular hedging choice producing a dense screen of deep purple foliage. Beech keeps most of its leaves throughout winter to maintain privacy throughout the year Easy to grow and keep neatly clipped to the shape and size required. This variety is suitable for most gardens and conditions, providing a reliable and beautiful boundary screen Bare Root Hardy Plant; 1 Copper Beech Hedging Bare Root Plants Specifications: Model Number: 70276