Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'

Red Obelisk Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'

Height: 10-12 m

Width: 3-4 m

Zone: 4

Exposure: Sun to part shade

Columnar purple Beech with upright branching.  Foliage emerges red, becoming purple in the Summer, then turning a coppery-bronze in the Fall.  Leaves are persistent for an extended time in the Winter.  Leaves are elliptical in shape, crinkled with a wavy appearance.

An ideal vertical accent for a smaller landscape garden. Excellent as an individual specimen, in a small grouping in the landscape, or planted in rows for screening or privacy. This cultivar is known for its unique, crinkled or wavy foliage. European beech thrives in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain its shape.