“Fagus sylvatica Riversii (River’s Purple Beech) is regarded as one of the finest purple beech specimens with a striking deep and shiny black-brown/dark purple leaf.

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 full sun to promote intensity of purple colour.

Relatively slow growing, it will grow up to 10 metres in 15 to 20 years. Excellent on calcareous (lime/chalky) soils. Soil should be humus-rich, moist and well-draining.”