The Copper Beech is a large noble tree with deep violet leaves & smooth silver-grey bark bearing pink tinged flowers. It has a very attractive shape when young, & matures into a fine tree. Beech nuts are a useful food for wildlife. A truly wonderful tree, it should be planted as a specimen tree wherever there is a large space available. Suitable only for a large garden & parks. Fully hardy, likes sun or semi-shade & most soils.