A Copper Beech (an ornamental cultivar of the European Beech) is especially appreciated in the winter as although it is a deciduous plant it will retain the leaves throughout the winter until the new green leaves appear in the Spring.

As it it can grow to 120ft (36m), it is, unfortunately, too tall for my garden but because it's fast growing (up to 60cm p.a) it is commonly used for formal garden hedging

Not reccommended for -
Heavy or wet soil
Frost pockets
Dense shade or
Coastal areas