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Black Swan Weeping Purple or Copper Beech Tree
A medium height tree with a height of up to 6 metres (20 feet) after 10 years, Black Swan (fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan') is a good weeping purple beech. It is more compact and with deeper red purple foliage than any other form. Leaves open brown and then go almost black within a few weeks.
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What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Black Swan Weeping Purple or Copper Beech Tree
Good afternoon Alan, All your efforts have paid off and the *Fagus sylvatica Black Swan copper beech tree has arrived safe and sound, not lost in transit nor translation! Many, many thanks to you and your team, Ted and Rose King 0820-24649
Excellent! Totally brightened my day, I am reliably informed by the tree receivers that it was delivered in a timely fashion, the driver was helpful though not a comedian. Mum & dad planted the specimen with Dad's bandaged carpal tunnel, and tell me it is a "fine specimen indeed" so there you go- I will attempt to sneak a photo of them with said tree over Christmas but they are both a little camera shy Thanks very much- quick, efficient- funny-would use you again! 1214
Arrived a day early, in good condition, even the courier chap was helpful and cheery, very happy customer Thanks. B Roberts 0812
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
