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Selected for its very large, attractive deep purple leaves, Riversii (Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii') is the best dark purple beech of all (new leaves are green). A large tree, expect a height of over 6 metres (20 foot) after 10 years. With the RHS Award Of Garden Merit, it obviously got the attention of a literal shed load of experts which explains why it is a popular choice for public parks and gardens.
Considered suitable for exposed locations which means higher than average winds/colder than average temperatures, not on a nudist colony.
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Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
