Fagus sylvatica “Riversii”
Plant type
Medium treesTrees Family
Fagaceae
Tag
- Medium trees
- Trees
Habitus
- Sun
Exposure
- Deciduous
Leaf Persistance
- Rounded
Crown Shape
- Non significant
Flower Colour
- 05-May
Flowering Period
- 5
Climatic Zone
- Europa
Continent of Origin
Origin: England.
Botanical features: It is a cultivar with large leaves that are intense red-purple-coloured in spring. Leaves remain red purple in summer and it has reddish flowers and fruits.
Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It prefers deep, fresh and fertile soils, calcareous ones as well. It needs cool and wet summers.
Use: It has an impressive effect as isolated species in parks and in large gardens.