Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' Screening The pale pink flowers of

The pale pink flowers of 'Red Obelisk' open in early May accompanied by the lush

A stunning cultivar bearing large clusters of pure white

deeply fringed husks in autumn

red-blushed fruits which last well into winter

phases into spectacularly fiery autumn tones which rival even the acers in intensity

Fagus sylvatica 'Rotundifolia' Screening The pale pink flowers ofDeciduous. A grand, sculptural specimen tree with branches to the ground, the European beech has extremely muscular, smooth gray bark, exposed roots, and glossy leaves. 'Rotundifolia' has small, closely set dark green leaves and a dense columnar to rounded habit. At its best in deep, fertile, well drained soils, but shows some tolerance to chalk. Avoid clay.