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Can I buy direct from the nursery?
Yes, you can buy direct from our Southland nursery. We prefer bookings so we can set aside the right time for you.
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We’re open Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm.
Do you provide a planting service?
We don’t offer a planting service, however for specialist projects we recommend working with a landscaper who understands plant species, site conditions and the level of detail your project may need. We can point you toward trusted consultants in your region.
We’re always happy to help with tree selection.
When is the best time to plant?
The best time to plant is during the cooler months, from Autumn through to Spring. Trees establish more easily in these Seasons as soil stays moist and temperatures are steady.
Planting is still possible through Summer if irrigation is in place and the site can be kept consistently watered. With the right care, year‑round planting can work well.
Where do you deliver to, and do you arrange delivery?
We deliver New Zealand wide. Our team arranges delivery for you, whether it’s a single tree or a full project load. We work with trusted transport partners to make sure your trees arrive safely and in great condition.
Get in touch and we’ll talk through the best approach, including pricing.
Do you offer contract growing?
Yes, we offer contract growing. We have extensive nursery space available and can tailor growing programmes to suit your project quantities and timelines.
If you have specific species or grades in mind, we can grow them to order and keep your supply on track.
FAGUS sylvatica ‘Riversii’ – Rivers Copper Beech
Product Details
Rivers Copper Beech
Originally found native in the woodlands of Southern Europe, it made its way to the United States in the 1700s, where it has been used extensively as an ornamental shade tree. It’s not hard to understand why. The foliage is glossy and resplendent in a purple that is somehow more purple than other beeches. That is until the leaves fade to an almost block before dropping cleanly. Handsome and domed, it makes for an excellent park or specimen tree, and is also suited to avenue and street plantings. Deciduous, it will grow to 10m.
Suitable for: Parks, specimen, avenue and street planting.
Features: Deep purple almost black foliage in summer with a clean leaf drop in autumn.
Botanical Name: FAGUS sylvatica ‘Riversii’
