FAGUS RIVERSII 12L

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica purpurea 'Major', Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Major'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Common beech 'Riversii' is upright, broad and conical in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Root
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.