Great Trees of Wirral - About the Project

A Tree for All Seasons

Key Facts

Species: Copper Beech - Fagus sylvatica "purpurea"	Location: CH64 2XR
Height: 15 m (2011)	Access: Open.
Diameter: 80cm (2011)	Best time to see: Practically all year round.
Age: Planted about 1936	Threats: None
Tree Register of British Isles Status: Not registered	Who looks after the tree? -
Tree Register of British Isles Number: Not registered	Tree warden: None
Tree Preservation Order Number : none	Can I grow one in my garden? No, too large
	Date of photo: 2010

Therapeutic and Medicinal Qualities

Used for the Bache flower remedy which helps to develop tolerance. The nuts are both tasty and nutritious.

Significance

Not only a very good specimen of this tree it is also a good example of a community tree. Planted to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George the 5th in 1935, (see nearby plaque), it provides a focal point for the village of Willaston. A dedicated junction box transforms it into a Christmas tree during the festive season. Then an under planting of crocuses herald the spring before finally, the tree puts coppery summer foliage. There are three in Flaybrick and the best one is in CE2.