Copper Beech Bonsai Tree, scientific name Fagus sylvatica ‘purpurea’, is native to Europe. It is a variety of another popular tree European Beech.
Cooper Beech looks a lot like European Beech except for the leaves that are copper in color. Leaves turn to a bronzy green in the summer heat and red brown in the fall remaining on the tree until the spring.
This is a hardy tree that should be grown outdoors. Ability to take radical pruning makes this tree perfect for bonsai.