Copper Beech Tree
A Copper Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea') is growing slowly but surely in the middle of the Dog-Path Garden. Perhaps I'll still be here gardening in twenty year's time, when it will be majestic and fully mature. As I should be, by then!
Copper Beech Tree Leaves
The best time to appreciate this spreading tree is in Autumn, when the leaves colour dramatically to fiery golden. I limb it up so I can still garden underneath. I love it when the warmish autumn sun shines through the Copper Beech leaves.
The Copper Beech Tree
Viewed from the back house lawn the Copper Beech tree is completely surrounded by New Zealand Phormiums. It's a colourful foliage grouping, that's for sure. And in winter, after leaf fall, those Phormiums certainly come into their own.
Copper Beech Tree in Autumn
And like all happy trees it continues to grow even bigger. This last photograph was taken in 2025. Enjoy!