The leaves of the copper beech are alternate, simple, entire margined (no teeth) and highly imbricate, or overlapping. ... One interesting behaviors in beeches is that they do not lose their leaves in the fall. Instead they may remain dry and brown on the tree until spring.

Does copper beech keep its leaves in winter?

When the winter arrives, the leaves of the copper beech will have acquired their ultimate colour. As the leaves remain on this hedge plant during the winter, their striking colours will truly stand out amidst the bare branches of neighbouring trees and shrubs.

Does a copper beech shed its leaves?

Beech leaves die each autumn but, unlike most other deciduous trees, young and clipped beech holds onto its dead leaves throughout the winter.