European Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea')

European Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea')Large deciduous tree Description: Leaves unfurl a tender, copper green gradually turning a deep purple bronze; smooth, pewter hued bark; pyramidal to rounded tree Habit: Grows to 80 feet, spreading 35 45 feet Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter; surface roots must never be disturbed by cultivation or covered with sod Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 through 7 Origin: Germany Jefferson documented The

At the turn of the 20th century

a chronology of major events in Milton's life

With the end of the War of 1812

Rosemary is not reliably winter hardy where temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit

John Bartram's Garden Catalogue of North American Plants

poppy-like flowers

edible nuts in fall

Habit: Clump forming plants grow 2 to 3 feet high

Thomas Jefferson recorded in his garden diary planting four "Ciriege Corniole" or Cornelian Cherries

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Native to the Mediterranean

or by seed