Red Obelisk European Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
SKU
2051
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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Full sun
Water regularly, deeply; more frequently in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FA-gus sil-VAT-i-ka |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide; reaches 40 ft. tall with age. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Narrow |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, deeply; more frequently in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 7
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