Foliage: Deep purple to purple-bronze
Size: H 50-60' S 40'
Fall Color: Copper
Soil: Deep, rich, moist, well drained
Shape: Broadly oval
Growth Rate: Slow
Flower: Yellow green
Fruit: Triangular edible beechnuts
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Additional Notes: As with most beeches, the Rivers Purple does not tolerate wet or poorly drained soils. However, it does have some drought tolerance once established. The smooth silver-gray bark is beautiful during the winter months.

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