{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea-group","title":"Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold, long‑lived tree with deep purple foliage and exceptional landscape impact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group\u003c\/strong\u003e includes some of the finest purple‑leaved forms of the European Beech, renowned for their \u003cstrong\u003erich copper‑purple foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant branching, and commanding presence in the landscape. These trees deliver dramatic colour from spring through autumn, making them a standout choice for gardens, parks, avenues, and large estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew leaves emerge a vibrant reddish‑purple in spring, deepening to a luxurious dark purple in summer. In autumn, the foliage shifts to warm bronze tones, with many leaves remaining on the tree through winter, providing valuable structure and screening. With their broad, rounded crowns and smooth grey bark, members of the Atropurpurea Group are ideal as \u003cstrong\u003especimen trees\u003c\/strong\u003e or for creating \u003cstrong\u003estriking purple beech hedging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Purple_foliage_trees_for_gardens\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDeep purple foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dramatic colour from spring to late autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Architectural_trees_for_landscapes\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eStrong architectural form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad crown and graceful branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Trees_for_screening_and_privacy\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eExcellent screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains dry leaves in winter for added cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Hardy_deciduous_trees_for_Ireland\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; long‑lived\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in Irish conditions with excellent resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Garden_tree_placement_ideas\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVersatile landscape use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal as a specimen tree, avenue planting, or hedge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25m tall; wide, rounded crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil; avoid waterlogged sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; prune hedges in late summer if shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Garden Centre \u0026 Hedging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189211566464,"sku":"MGC-0018","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/purplebeech.jpg?v=1780390297","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea-group","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}