Beech, Red Obelisk
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
Description
Handsome, columnar tree with deep purple, crinkled foliage all season long. Silver bark adds winter interest. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils as long as it is well-draining. Similar to the Dawyck Purple Beech in growth habit and maturity width, but is significantly shorter. Does not do well with secondary water.
- Botanical Name
- Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
- Height
- 25-30'
- Width
- 5-6'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun Afternoon Shade
- Soil Type
- Well Draining
- Foliage Colors
- Purple