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Fagus sylvatica Red Obelisk

Red Obelisk Beech

The dark red-purple leaves are slightly dissected, wavy, almost saw-like in shape. This tree has a tall, compact, narrow form and is somewhat slower growing than others of the species. Coppery-coloured fall foliage will remain on the tree long into the winter.

  • »  Columnar form with upright branches
  • »  Elliptical leaves, with a crinkled, wavy appearance, emerge red
  • »  Summer foliage is purple becoming a coppery-bronze colour in the fall
  • »  Leaves will stay on the tree long into the winter

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
Habit
• Columnar
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Purple
• Red
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'

An ideal vertical accent for a smaller landscape garden. Excellent as an individual specimen, in a small grouping in the landscape, or planted in rows for screening or privacy. This cultivar is known for its unique, crinkled or wavy foliage. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.