copper beech hedge plants
Copper beech hedge plants are one of the most striking and sought-after choices for creating bold, elegant boundaries in New Zealand gardens. The deep purple-bronze foliage provides year-round interest, standing out as a living sculpture that changes with the seasons—from vibrant coppery-purple in spring and summer, to a rich brown in autumn and winter. Both practical and beautiful, copper beech hedges offer privacy, wind protection, and a stunning backdrop for all types of planting schemes.
Fagus sylvatica Purpurea
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Copper Beech Tree, grows as a stately, deciduous tree with a broad and spreading crown of colourful, purple foliage. The glossy leaves emerge deep purple in spring, age to purple-green in summer, then develop copper tones in autumn before falling. Left untrimmed, it will grow to about 25 m tall and 18 m wide. Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' makes for a lovely specimen, with mature specimens making a dramatic statement in the landscape and providing great summer shade. It is also commonly used for avenue planting, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, or added to a mixed planting in a large garden.
From $343.89
Metrosideros 'Kawa Copper'
Metrosideros ‘Kawa Copper’ is a distinctive New Zealand native pohutukawa cultivar prized for its rich copper toned new growth, glossy evergreen foliage, and compact growth habit. The colourful foliage provides strong year round interest, with red flowers appearing as plants mature. This variety adds warmth and contrast to NZ gardens while remaining manageable in size. Metrosideros ‘Kawa Copper’ is hardy, wind tolerant, and well suited to coastal and urban landscapes.
From $28.28
