Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Common beech 'Riversii' also has egg-shaped, red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Riversii' are red, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Riversii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Riversii' is an upright, broad and conical growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

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