Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA

Common name: River's purple European beech

Family: Fagaceae

Distribution: Garden Origin

Habitat: Forest, rivers edge

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Hardiness: Zone 4a -30 to -25 F

Life form: Deciduous tree

Usage: Ornamental shade tree

Comments: ‘Riversii’ is a purple-leaved selection featuring large, glossy leaves to 5” long. Foliage emerges deep purple in spring, fades to purple green in summer and finally turns copper in autumn.
Best grown in deep, rich, moist but well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soils. Once established it only needs occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. It is a handsome specimen and should be provided enough space to fully develop.