Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’

Fagus sylvatica ‘Red Obelisk’

European Beech - Red Obelisk

A medium growing, narrow-upright European Beech. Reddish-purple leaves have serrated leaf edges (as opposed to smooth on Dawyck Purple) and mature bronzy by summer. Grows 40′ high by 12′ wide.

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Additional information

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Exposure

Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun

Zone

5

Origin

Hybrid seedling of Fagus sylvatica 'Rohanii' and Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'. Selected by Dick Van Hoey Smith of Holland in 1968.

Synonymous

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'

Special Notes

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.

Soil: Prefers moist, well draining soils. Dislikes heavy compacted clay.

Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to early August.