Common name: Copper Beech

Year planted: 1997

Country of origin: Beech are common throughout most of Europe

Year introduced: Copper beeches ocurred as natural mutations of the normal beech as early as the 15 C

Description: A large rounded tree which produces deep purple or copper leaves. The bark is typically smooth and grey. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by the usual spiny beech fruits. Can also be used as a hedging plant. The wood burns well and was traditionally used to smoke herring.

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Tree number: 112