Betula pendula 'Obelisk' – Betula pendula 'Obelisk'

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Betula pendula 'Obelisk' – Betula pendula 'Obelisk'

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Columnar tree with upright, slightly curving twigs creating a graceful winter silhouette. Strongly resembles B. pendula 'Fastigiata' but is less columnar and with less-curving twigs. The crown is loose and half open. Height circa 20 m. The trunk is whiter than of 'Fastigiata'. Older trunks get coarse, without the deep furrows like the species and turn to dark grey. Twigs are red brown and have wart-like lenticels. The triangular to rhomboid leaf has a coarse, double-serrated margin. 'Obelisk' sprouts early and has a yellow (brown) autumn colour. The leaf drops late. Hillocks, soil compaction and changing water tables have a negative influence. The tree is shallow-rooting. Does not withstand sea wind well. Winter hardiness zone: 2
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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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15-20 m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
flaking, grey, white
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in March
Fruits
yellowbrown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good, no sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Betula pendula 'Obelisk'

Betula pendula 'Obelisk' can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula pendula 'Obelisk' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula pendula 'Obelisk' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula pendula 'Obelisk' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula pendula '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.

Betula pendula 'Obelisk' blooms in march.
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