copper beech

[ kop-er beech ]

noun

1. a cultivar of the European beech, Fagus sylvatica purpurea, having purplish or copper-red leaves.

copper beech

noun

1. a cultivated variety of European beech that has dark purple leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of copper beech¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

He could hear leaves rustle in the copper beech tree overhead.

From Literature

Together, they maintain the gardens, lawns and trees, among them stately copper beeches and horse chestnuts.

From New York Times

The leaves of a copper beech glow burgundy, then abruptly wither.

From The Guardian

Outside, a bevy of magnolia, copper beech and sugar maple trees dots the rolling lawns.

From Seattle Times

On the other side of the museum, the view out is to a slope with an unusual planting of copper beeches, purple-leafed trees that will look particularly colorful and fresh in their spring growth.

From Washington Post