BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Rare selection of oriental beech with a very slim, fastigiate habit and attractive, rounded fresh-green leaves which turn a striking, butter-yellow in a good crisp autumn. The dead leaves hold for a long time on the tree before blowing away.

The very narrow nature makes Fagus orientalis 'Iskander' a superb tree for formal planting or avenues and a suitable choice for gardens with limited available space.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (freshly potted, 30 - 50 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Fagus orientalis 'Iskander' dislikes and will not grow well in very wet or water logged soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. 
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized, narrow, upright tree.
  • Height: up to 15 m (50 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Notes: Fagus orientalis 'Iskander' will keep its tight, upright shape without the need for pruning.