Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
Red Obelisk European Beech

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Purple
 Soil Notes:
Prefers acidic soil, some soil moisture and good drainage to perform best; does not tolerate wet and clay soils
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves alternate, simple, 2-4" long, somewhat undulate margins, dark purple. Buds long, slender, and pointed with many scales. Smooth, gray bark. Compact, pyramidal-columnar form.

Additional Information

The Red Obelisk European Beech has a gorgeous columnar form and this tree is notable season round. The foliage is crimson red with light red-white tips. The stem is smooth and light gray.

10 Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12022_00120*ABRNG
22022_00119*ABRNG
32022_00127*ABRNG
42022_00125*ABRNG
52022_00121*ABRNG
62024_00259*ATEL
72024_00259*BTEL
82024_00259*CTEL
92024_00259*DTEL
102024_00259*EBRNG

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