Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'

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Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' is a straight upright going tree that was selected from seedlings of 'Dawyck', presumably pollinated by 'Rohanii'. This tree has a more compact habit than 'Rohanii' and has the columnar habit of 'Dawyck'. Height circa 12 - 14 cm. The dark brown-red leaves are narrow and irregularly dissected and have rounded lobes. Size 4 - 10 cm. Inconspicuous inflorescence followed by nuts. Suitable as a park tree and a solitary. Prefers not too wet, well-drained soil, rich in humus content. Moderate wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 5b
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Height
12-14 m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
reddisch brown
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' can eventually reach a height of 12-14 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12-14 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk' blooms in may.
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