Fagus sylvatica Purpurea Group (Hedging) Summer Moderate in heavy clay

Moderate in heavy clay

The small white flowers aren't very showy but attract bees and are followed by drupes of green berries changing to red

'Fastigiata' is very narrow and columnar

This prune-plum tree produces an abundance of fabulous bluish-black damsons which are suitable for cooking and eating purposes

The tree can eventually attain a height of perhaps 8-12 meters and makes a glorious solitary specimen

Fagus sylvatica Purpurea Group (Hedging) Summer Moderate in heavy clayDeciduous. Leaves emerge dark purple in spring and fade somewhat to a purple green over summer. Can retain autumn leaves in sheltered areas. Plant in sun for best colour.