Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' – Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' – Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

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The cultivar 'Riversii' is a slow growing tree with a round semi-transparant crown and a height of 25 - 30 m and a spread of 10 - 15 m. The oval to ovate leaves are larger than of the species. They can become circa 12 cm. Most striking feature of the 'Riversii' is the glossy, deep black-brown leaf. The leaf retains its colour well into autumn and is much more colour-retentive than the 'Purpurea'. The tree is used in parks and avenues. It prefers a calcareous, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, rich in humus content. The tree is intolerant to hard surfacing and high water tables. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
20-25 feathered
∅70cm / 250KG
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
∅70cm / 250KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
70-80 feathered
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
80-90 feathered
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅180-200cm / 3500-4500KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 m
Width
10-15m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark, soft
Leaf
ovate, glossy black-brown, 4 - 12 cm long
Flowers
small, inconspicuous flower catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, in cupules covered with brushy spines, 1 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well drained, humic soil, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Thomas Rivers, England, circa 1870
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii' blooms in may.
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