• Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
  • Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous - Impact Hedging
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Impact Hedging

Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous

Purple Beech Instant Hedge 120cm (4ft), 1m Hedgebag – Deciduous

£159.00 GBP inc. VAT
£169.00 GBP £159.00 GBP inc. VAT
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Please note: 1 unit covers 1 meter

A striking hedge with rich purple leaves that turn copper in autumn and often remain through winter. Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’) instant hedging units provide immediate height, cover, and seasonal interest, perfect for natural or formal garden boundaries.

Latin name: Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’

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Shipping

  • Free delivery on all orders over £350.00 (inc. VAT) – mainland UK only.
  • For smaller orders under £350, delivery to mainland UK is charged at £75.00 (inc. VAT).
  • You can now select your preferred delivery date at checkout. Simply choose an available date from Monday to Friday using the delivery calendar.
  • For deliveries outside mainland UK or to remote areas, please contact us for a quotation and we’ll be happy to help.

Before placing your order, please read our Delivery Information Guide. It explains delivery times, vehicle access requirements, pallet deliveries and unloading responsibilities.

Key Features

  • Purple-leaved form of native Beech – supports local wildlife
  • Dense, deciduous hedge – often retains dry leaves through winter for added screening
  • Attractive foliage – rich purple in spring and summer, warm copper in autumn and winter
  • Fully hardy – well suited to the British climate
  • Thrives in well-drained soils, including chalk
  • Excellent for formal or informal hedging

Planting & Care

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Well-drained soil, including chalk; avoid waterlogged or heavy, wet clay
  • Growth rate: Moderate (30–60 cm per year)
  • Ultimate height: Up to 5 m as a hedge (easily maintained with pruning)
  • Spacing: 1 instant hedging unit per metre
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Why Choose This

Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’) is a striking choice for privacy and structure in British gardens. Its rich purple foliage turns copper in autumn, with clipped hedges often retaining their leaves through winter for added screening and seasonal interest. Best suited to well-drained soils, it makes a beautiful, long-lasting garden boundary.

Whether planted as a formal clipped hedge or a natural boundary, Purple Beech brings texture, depth of colour, and timeless charm to any landscape.

Order Purple Beech plants online today for fast UK delivery and enjoy an attractive hedge that enhances your garden with natural beauty through every season.

12 Months Guarantee

We stand by the quality of our plants. All hardy hedging plants come with a 12-month guarantee — if any fail within a year of delivery, we’ll replace them or issue a credit, provided they’ve been planted and cared for correctly.

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Speak to an Expert

Not sure which plants are right for your project? Give us a call and our specialists will guide you every step of the way.

Phone: 0333 772 4034
Email: info@impact-hedging.co.uk

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