A Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica f purpurea)
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A Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica f purpurea)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 22 Apr 2018
A number of ancient Copper beeches can be seen beside the road through the New Ground, which is part of a 15-acre plot of land purchased in 1874 and situated near the north-eastern perimeter of the cemetery. Copper beeches are documented as natural mutants of the common beech in various parts of Europe, as early as the 15th century. The tree is classified as native in the south of England and non-native in the north. Copper beeches grow to a height of more than 40m. The name of the tree is derived from its coppery to deep purple coloured leaves.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.634259
Longitude
1.267888