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ISKANDER COLUMNAR ORIENTAL BEECH
Fagus orientalis 'Iskander'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
(SKU: 20085)
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List Price $185.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 50-60 Feet · Mature Spread: 15-20 Feet
Meet Iskander Columnar Oriental Beech—your garden's upright green sentinel. Unlike its broader beech cousins, this one grows tall without spreading wide, maintaining a stately, columnar habit that adds vertical elegance to any landscape. Its deep-green, slightly glossy leaves stay crisp and resilient even late in the season—a subtle flex on typical beech fuzz and flaws.
But what really makes Iskander Columnar Oriental Beech stand out is its toughness. It's a cultivar derived from the oriental beech, which is known to tolerate warmer and drier conditions better than European beech species. This cultivar is especially prized for its resistance to woolly aphid, a pest that plagues many Fagus sylvatica cultivars. So you get the beauty of a beech—with less worry about sticky leaves or insect mess.
As the seasons dance by, Iskander Columnar Oriental Beech keeps surprising you: crisp green foliage transitions into a luminous yellow in autumn, then many of the leaves dry and cling through winter—creating a natural "skeleton outline" until new growth pushes them off come spring. Whether you plant it as a solitary specimen, in a narrow garden border, or in a row for vertical screening, it gives architectural interest without demanding bulky space.
Family: Fagaceae · Common Name: Beech
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ISKANDER COLUMNAR ORIENTAL BEECH Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Slow |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Dark Yellow/Gold |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
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ISKANDER COLUMNAR ORIENTAL BEECH Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Well‑drained, fertile soils; humic loam is ideal.
- Tolerates a range: neutral to slightly acidic or slightly alkaline.
- Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay that holds standing water.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun produces the best leaf color and growth, however, in warmer climates morning sun is better.
- Can tolerate dappled shade, though vertical form and habit is strongest in morning sun.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Moderate—water well after planting to establish deep roots.
- Once established, it tolerates some dry spells better than many beeches (thanks to its oriental lineage).
- During extended drought, supplemental deep watering helps maintain vigor.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- In first few seasons, a balanced slow‑release fertilizer is fine in early spring.
- Mulching with compost or leaf mold helps retain moisture and feed soil biology.
- Avoid overfertilizing with high nitrogen — you want balanced growth, not excess lushness.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Minimal pruning needed; mostly keep the form neat.
- If you need to prune, do so in late winter or very early spring before bud break.
- Remove any crossing, dead, or weak branches.
- Monitor for general beech pests/diseases (beech bark disease, powdery mildew) occasionally, though Iskander's resistance helps reduce issues.
Interesting Notes About ISKANDER COLUMNAR ORIENTAL BEECH
- Columnar Chic: While many beech species spread broadly, the Iskander cultivar is naturally narrow and upright, making it ideal for tighter garden spaces and formal designs.
- Aphid Resister: One of its key selling points is greater resistance to woolly aphid, a pest that often torments European beech types.
- Columnar Chic: While many beech species spread broadly, the Iskander cultivar is naturally narrow and upright, making it ideal for tighter garden spaces and formal designs.
- Timber & Tenacity: In its wild form, the Oriental beech yields heavy, strong wood—used for furniture, flooring, and charcoal—so you know the lineage carries substance.
- Oriental Origin, Global Appeal: This cultivar comes from Fagus orientalis, native to eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Turkey—a more heat‑tolerant beech compared to the European wild beech.
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