{"product_id":"purple-beech-fagus-sylvatica-purpurea-bare-root-80-100cm-x-500","title":"Purple Beech ( Fagus sylvatica purpurea ) bare root 80-100cm x 500","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ PRE-ORDER NOW — LIMITED AVAILABILITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve your plants while stock lasts. Dry conditions during this year’s growing season have reduced the number available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Beech (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurea')\u003c\/strong\u003e brings rich, dark purple foliage and a refined, dense structure to large-scale hedging schemes. Supplied as 500 bare-root plants at 80–100cm, this is a practical choice for trade landscapers and substantial UK planting projects where a distinctive boundary is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Beech forms a deciduous hedge with a strong branching framework. Its foliage emerges in purple tones, deepening through the growing season; beech hedges can retain some dry, brown leaves into winter, helping provide seasonal screening. Regular trimming encourages a dense, even finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Site Suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun or partial shade for a reliable hedge; the richest purple colour is generally seen in good light. Choose well-drained soil and avoid persistently waterlogged ground. Allow room for the hedge to develop and maintain it at the height and width your site requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished beech hedging can offer cover and nesting opportunities for garden birds, while its dense structure creates shelter for other wildlife. Purple Beech is a cultivated form of European Beech; its wildlife value depends on the wider planting and how the hedge is managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep bare roots protected from drying out before planting. Prepare a weed-free planting strip, loosen the soil, and set each plant at approximately its original soil level. Firm in, water thoroughly, and keep the area weed-free while the hedge establishes. Space plants to suit your intended hedge density and layout; avoid planting in frozen or waterlogged soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from treesandplantsuk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulk pack of 500 bare-root Purple Beech plants, sized 80–100cm, is specified for consistent planning across longer hedge runs and trade planting schemes. The clear pack and size specification makes it easier to calculate quantities for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"treesandplantsuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53701985370448,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0870\/4336\/files\/Fagus_sylvatica_purpurea_4.jpg?v=1789305119","url":"https:\/\/treesandplantsuk.co.uk\/products\/purple-beech-fagus-sylvatica-purpurea-bare-root-80-100cm-x-500","provider":"treesandplantsuk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}