{"id":132,"date":"2025-09-24T17:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T21:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/?p=132"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:59:56","slug":"copper-beech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/trees\/copper-beech\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper Beech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em>Fagus sylvatica purpurea<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Even though copper beech is a deciduous tree, it doesn\u2019t drop its leaves the autumn. After turning a distinctive copper color, the leaves remain on branches throughout the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-green-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As you wander down the slope on the Elderberry Trail, keep an eye out for our copper beech tree.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/copper-beech-leaf-846x564-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/copper-beech-leaf-846x564-1.jpg 846w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/copper-beech-leaf-846x564-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/copper-beech-leaf-846x564-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-intro has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/hadwen-arboretum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/copper-beech-tree-846x564-1.jpg&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group padded lifted has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-69bc4bdf is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25.625rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padded has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16876713874d5c893cb749db6b5623f0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History at Hadwen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro has-medium-font-size\">The beech tree is more broadly documented in 1882 as one of Hadwen\u2019s original tree plantings. In 1900, he is quoted to say \u201cthe beech, in its variety, forms a class of ornamental trees worthy of more elaborate consideration than time will permit.\u201d However, it isn\u2019t until 1971 that the first copper beech is specifically archived in arboretum records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:var(--clarku-color-green)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Keep learning<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed species information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Copper beech is a deciduous tree in the family Fagaceae and native to much of Europe. This large tree typically grows from 82\u2013115 feet (25\u201335 meters) in height and 5 feet (1.5 meters) in diameter. The lifespan of the copper birch ranges from 150\u2013200 years, but in some cases can approach 300 years under ideal conditions. The copper beech is characterized by simple, alternate leaves. Unlike many other deciduous trees, its leaves are not dropped in the autumn but remain on branches throughout the winter with a distinctive copper color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The copper bark can thrive in many soil types but requires good drainage and a relatively humid climate with adequate rainfall. Generally, the copper beech requires lower light conditions to prevent the soil from drying out. It is acclimated to very low light conditions, as beech forests are typically dark. The lumber of copper beech is widely used for carpentry since its fine grain makes it ideal for applying varnishes, dyes, and glues. This species is also a popular ornamental tree and is used for landscaping in Europe and North America. One of the largest copper beeches is located in Brookline, MA, less than 50 miles east of the Hadwen Arboretum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fagus sylvatica purpurea Even though copper beech is a deciduous tree, it doesn\u2019t drop its leaves the autumn. After turning a distinctive copper color, the leaves remain on branches throughout the winter. Location As you wander down the slope on the Elderberry Trail, keep an eye out for our copper beech tree. 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