Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' Winter beautifully copper-coloured and heavenly scented

beautifully copper-coloured and heavenly scented flowers unfold setting the winter garden ablaze

The polished dark green leaves turn beautiful shades of reddish purple to scarlet in autumn

similar to that of the species

but best in acid to neutral soil

Imagine a copper beech effect

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' Winter beautifully copper-coloured and heavenly scentedThe cultivar 'Riversii', part of the Purpurea Group (the purple leaved beeches), was selected by Rivers in 1900 for its extraordinarily attractive dark purple foliage. It is considered to be the best at retaining its colour throughout the season. Autumn tones are red and golden. A shallow rooting tree. Special Note: purple forms of beech tend to vary in colour intensity. Personal selection of specimen is recommended to ensure desired colour. Plant in