Taxon

Fagus sylvatica (Atropunicea Group) 'Riversii'

 
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Fagus sylvatica (Atropunicea Group) 'Riversii' - Rivers purple European beech
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Common name: Rivers purple European beech
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: There is no finer specimen tree than a well-grown European beech. This deciduous tree can reach 50-60' tall and half as wide. Beautiful deep purple leaves hold their color through summer. Light gray, smooth bark.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder • RHS Horticultural Database • Trees and Shrubs Online

Locations

  • 1: BCA: BO32 (BO32) • Accession: D1993-0114.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: BCA: BQ34 (BQ34) • Accession: D1997-0099.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: MEM: AG04 (AG04) • Accession: D1929-0005.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: MEM: AG04 (AG04) • Accession: D1929-0005.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 5: STC: AI10 (AI10) • Accession: D1997-0099.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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