{"product_id":"big-deal-copper-beech-7-5-litre-pot-grown-180-200cm-x-20-delivery-from-october","title":"Big Deal Copper Beech 7.5 Litre Pot Grown 180\/200cm x 20 Delivery from October","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopper Beech Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajestic Colour \u0026amp; Timeless Presence in the Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Beech (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurea') is one of the most spectacular ornamental trees in the British landscape. Fresh purple foliage emerges in spring, deepening to a rich, lustrous burgundy-copper through summer before transitioning to warm tones of bronze and russet in autumn. As a deciduous tree, it sheds its leaves in winter, though its broad, sweeping canopy and impressive silhouette ensure it remains a focal point throughout the year. Whether planted as a grand specimen, used to anchor a large border, or grown as part of a mixed woodland scheme, Copper Beech delivers dramatic colour and enduring structure in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple in spring and summer, turning rich bronze and russet in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadly spreading, dome-shaped crown with smooth grey bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports insects, birds, and small mammals; mast provides food for wildlife in autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long-lived — a true garden legacy tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSpecimen planting in large gardens, parklands, and estates\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCreating dramatic focal points with year-round structural presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMixed woodland and naturalistic planting schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAdding bold, contrasting colour among green-foliaged trees and shrubs\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; foliage colour is most vivid and intense in an open, sunny aspect\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, and chalk but dislikes waterlogged or compacted ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably wind-tolerant once established; shelter from cold, desiccating winds is beneficial when young\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to slightly acidic through to alkaline soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn through early spring is ideal, allowing roots to establish before the growing season begins\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first two growing seasons until the tree is fully established; mature trees are largely drought-tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth in the early years\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous mulch of well-rotted compost or bark around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the root zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning is required for free-growing specimens. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter while the tree is dormant. 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