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Red Obelisk European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
Pronunciation: FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka
SKU #02051
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide; reaches 40 ft. tall with age.
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| Description | A handsome, columnar, specimen tree with deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long. Its slow growth and naturally narrow form make it an ideal low maintenance tree for residential landscapes. Adds striking vertical interest to larger areas. Its smooth silver bark is an attractive element in winter scapes. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Foliage Fall Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Dove Tree (Davidia); Weigela (Weigela) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is deep and well-drained; does not tolerate heavy, water-logged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Seldom needs pruning. |
Details
| Description | A handsome, columnar, specimen tree with deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long. Its slow growth and naturally narrow form make it an ideal low maintenance tree for residential landscapes. Adds striking vertical interest to larger areas. Its smooth silver bark is an attractive element in winter scapes. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Foliage Color | Purple |
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| Foliage Fall Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Dove Tree (Davidia); Weigela (Weigela) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is deep and well-drained; does not tolerate heavy, water-logged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Seldom needs pruning. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Red Obelisk European Beech produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Red Obelisk European Beech evergreen or deciduous?
Red Obelisk European Beech is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Red Obelisk European Beech?
Red Obelisk European Beech is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color.
How fast does Red Obelisk European Beech grow?
Red Obelisk European Beech has a Slow growth rate.
What color is the foliage of Red Obelisk European Beech?
Red Obelisk European Beech has Purple foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Obelisk European Beech?
Good companion plants for Red Obelisk European Beech include: Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo); Lilac (Syringa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Dove Tree (Davidia); Weigela (Weigela).
How do I care for Red Obelisk European Beech?
Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is deep and well-drained; does not tolerate heavy, water-logged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Seldom needs pruning.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.