Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' Hedging Ilex aquifolium will succeed in

Ilex aquifolium will succeed in many conditions

It is best grown against a south or south-west facing wall

rounded though often assymetric crown ultimately reaching up to 15m after many decades

Very useful for bringing interest and structure to a planting scheme

is spell-bindingly beautiful in blossom

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' Hedging Ilex aquifolium will succeed inThe cultivar 'Riversii', part of the Purpurea Group (the purple leaved beeches), was selected by Rivers in 1900 for its extraordinarily attractive dark purple foliage. It is considered to be the best at retaining its colour throughout the season. Autumn tones are red and golden. A shallow rooting tree. Special Note: purple forms of beech tend to vary in colour intensity. Personal selection of specimen is recommended to ensure desired colour. Plant in