Does anyone have the above?

I have a row of about 8 leylandi that I want to take down and replace with a
beech hedge. I'm looking for an evergreen hedge, and I can see that beech
is deciduous.

The blurb I have come across states
"Strictly speaking, Beech is deciduous, but its crisp copper leaves, which
stay on the plant until pushed off by the new bright green growth in spring,
make it a great alternative to an evergreen hedge"

How true is the statement?

What suggestions can someone make for a colourful hedge that is evergreen?
The width of the hedge is about 30 feet and will be kept to a height of
around 5 feet tall

Location: North West
Soil type - not too sure
North facing