RED OBELISK EUROPEAN BEECH
FAGUS SYL RED OBELISK
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
photo courtesy of Iseli Nursery
Genus: FAGUS
Protected Series:
Height: 12 Feet Tall
Spread: 3 Feet Wide
Color: purple foliage
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Deciduous Tree Plants
Deciduous Tree
Zone: 5
#0237
deer resistant * woodland critters * smooth gray bark *
FAGUS SYL RED OBELISK
Grower Notes:
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk' is commonly referred to as Red Obelisk European Beech. This slow growing, deciduous, narrow, columnar, ornamental tree features dense, deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long with outstanding bronze color in autumn. Its smooth silvery bark is very showy and adds winter interest.
Red Obelisk Beech is low maintenance and easy to grow. It thrives in full sun in average, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It will not tolerate standing water. It will tolerant urban pollution and can thrive in city environments.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| FAGUS SYL RED OBELISK | 8-10 ft | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Fagus (Beech) Types:
American Beech
European Beech
Fountain Beech
Purple Beech
Tricolor Beech
Weeping Beech
Available cultivars in this genus:
