Fagus sylvatica Riversii - Beech
Fagus sylvatica Riversii - Beech
Fagus sylvatica Riversii - Beech
Fagus sylvatica Riversii
European Beech, Common Beech
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Description
The Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is one of the most beautiful varieties of purple beech on the market! Its oval, glossy leaves are larger than those of the species and are a deep purple red, almost violet, with very good colour retention, occasionally turning purple green in summer. It is a deciduous tree of large size with a majestic, conical and wide habit, rounding with age. In winter, the smooth, silver-grey bark of its branches and straight trunk stands out against the more warm copper tones of its marcescent foliage and reflects light beautifully. Indigenous and robust, this variety nevertheless requires space, light and freshness in the soil to thrive. Give it a place in the middle of a large meadow to admire its structure and intense colouration, or incorporate it into countryside hedges.
The Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is quite an imposing tree if it grows freely. Ultimately, it can reach 15 to 20 metres (49 feet 2 inches to 65 feet 7 inches) in height and 5 to 10 metres (16 feet 5 inches to 32 feet, 10 inches) in width and can live a very long time. Its cylindrical trunk is covered with smooth, light grey bark. Its ancestor is native to central Europe and the Caucasus, and it is one of the most common species in European forests, covering 10% of forests. Its reddish wood is used in cabinet-making and for the production of wooden tools and toys, as well as firewood.
The 'Riversii' form is one of the best varieties with purple foliage. Its growth is quite slow compared to that of the species. Its foliage is very dense, composed of leaves arranged alternately on the branches, oval in shape, larger, measuring up to 12 cm (4.7 in) long, a deep purple red, almost violet. They take on a decorative coppery colour in autumn. These leaves are marcescent, meaning they dry out while remaining on the tree and only fall to the ground in late winter, just before the arrival of new leaves.
The flowers appear almost at the same time as the leaves. From April to May, monoecious flowers appear. Male yellow flowers are grouped into pendulous aments measuring 40 to 60 mm (1.6 to 2.4 in). The female green flowers are grouped in pairs to fours at the ends of the branches. The tree produces fruits called beechnuts, shiny brown in colour, covered with prickles. These fruits, 12 to 18 mm (0.5 to 0.7 in) long, are edible in small quantities. Mountain people used to use them to make flour.
A magnificent specimen to be planted in a large garden, the purple beech is not suitable for small spaces. It thrives particularly well in fresh but not too damp, well-drained soils, even limestone and preferably rich in humus. However, it can be trained as a topiary to reduce its size, or cultivated as a bonsai.
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Botanical data
Fagus
sylvatica
Riversii
Fagaceae
European Beech, Common Beech
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' enjoys partial shade and non-burning sunlight. It thrives in cool and temperate climates, as well as in mountainous regions. The soil should be moist and well-drained, with a constant level of humidity as it does not tolerate drought. Plant it with its root ball intact to give it the best chance of a long life. In February-March, when the tree is dormant, remove any branches that compromise its symmetry or are tangled to maintain a good habit. Be mindful of aphids, scale insects, and mildew.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.