Beech hedge Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpurea’ red - Hardy plantLooking for an unusual hedge? The red beech hedge "Atropurpurea" in a nursery pot could be the hedge for you. The leaves of this (Fagus sylvatica) beech hedge are a deep red. This stunning colour brightens up the garden almost all year round. The leaves may turn a bit brown over the winter. But they don't fall off the bush. This hedge definitely isn't deciduous! All those leaves means this hedge remains nice and thick all year long. For a dense hedge,