Copper Beech Hedges

Instantly recognisable for its deep purple tones, Copper Beech Hedges are an alternative to Green Beech. The foliage transforms into a deep purple hue during summer. Although it is considered a deciduous hedge, many of its leaves turn brown and are retained for winter months. Copper beech hedges are suitable as a year-round hedge screen. They should be planted 3 to the metre for a single row and 5 to the metre for a double row. They are suitable for most soil types as long as it is moist but well drained. Copper Beech hedging grows at a medium rate of about 1 foot per year. Grown from seed, the colours can vary slightly so some foliage will be almost black in colour, whereas others will be a brighter. Therefore if you are aiming for colour uniformity, it is worth buying a few extra plants to remove any rogues!

​We have a wide range of other hedge plants for sale including Red Robin, Laurel, Box, Whitethorn & more. Each year we grow thousands of hedging plants in our nursery. By producing our Copper Beech Hedges in the harsh West of Ireland climate, our plants become very hardy by sale time. We also partner with other premium Irish Nurseries to source different/unusual hedging plants. All of this enables us to provide you with top quality plants with strong, vigorous root systems. All of our hedging can be purchased online or at our nursery. They are available for collection or delivery throughout Ireland. A well chosen and well prepared spot will result in a healthier hedge. Our experienced Doonwood Nurseries team can advise you on the best hedge for your particular situation so as to ensure you get the best results and are always happy to help.