Copper Beech Tree Saplings UPDATE: all have been taken

UPDATE 6-17-22: all of our Copper Beech saplings have been taken.

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Our Copper Beech tree saplings, cloned from the majestic original Copper Beech at our park in the Village, are ready for planting!  We have a limited number of saplings available for Pittsford residents – if you are interested in obtaining one, please see the information below.

Care & Requirements for Planting a Copper Beech Tree:

• Copper beeches grow fairly quickly, and will eventually grow to be 60-80’ high and 40-60’ wide, perhaps even larger in some cases. 
• Because they get so large, take care to plant them away from houses and other trees.  They need plenty of room to grow!
• They prefer full sunlight, but can tolerate part-sunlight.  They do not like full shade.
• Plant in well-drained soil.  Poorly drained or compacted soil can lead to fungal disease.
• After planting, put a 3” thick ring of mulch around the tree, but be careful to not mulch above the base of the tree (no mulch volcanos).
• Water the soil around the beech tree to a depth of 8-10” once per week if no rainfall occurs, and increase to 2-3 times a week during the summer to prevent the soil from drying out.  
• Be careful not to over-water, however.  Soggy soil will harm the tree.

If you would like a Copper Beech tree to plant on your property, please email Parks Foreman Jess Neal at jneal@townofpittsford.org using “Copper Beech tree sapling request” in the subject line or call (585) 248-6497. You can learn more about the old Copper Beech tree and its saplings – including a video of the grafting process – at www.townofpittsford.org/copperbeech.