{"product_id":"fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea","title":"Fagus sylvatica 'Atropurpurea'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stately, long‑lived tree with rich purple foliage and exceptional landscape presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFagus sylvatica \u003cstrong\u003e‘Atropurpurea’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a magnificent \u003cstrong\u003epurple‑leaved form of the European Beech\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep copper‑purple foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant branching, and strong architectural character. This impressive deciduous tree brings drama and sophistication to any garden or large landscape, offering colour, structure, and seasonal interest from spring through autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, new leaves emerge a vibrant reddish‑purple, maturing into a rich, dark copper tone through summer. In autumn, the foliage turns warm bronze before holding onto its dry leaves well into winter, providing extended texture and screening. With its broad, rounded crown and smooth grey bark, ‘Atropurpurea’ is a superb choice as a \u003cstrong\u003especimen tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, avenue planting, or for creating a \u003cstrong\u003estriking purple beech hedge\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\"\u003eRich purple foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dramatic colour from spring to 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 elegant 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\"\u003eLong‑lived \u0026amp; hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in Irish conditions with minimal issues\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, avenue tree, 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":58189211599232,"sku":"MGC-0019","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/FagusSylvatica.jpg?v=1780390045","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/fagus-sylvatica-atropurpurea","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}