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| Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea'
Purple European beechThis commonly available purple leaf form of the species has new spring leaves that are a variable deep purplish red to copper color, changing to a purple green in summer. It is also labeled and sold as 'Atropunicea', 'Purpurea' and 'Cuprea'.| Habit: | Oval, formal | | Size: | 40-60' high | | Color: | Variable intensity ranges from a deep purplish red to a copper. Because it comes partially true from seed, much variation in intensity of color is possible. The name copper beech is applied to specimens with a lighter color. | |
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