Fagus orientalis Iskander
Iskander Beech, Oriental Beech
The lush green leaves turn to yellow in the autumn and its dead leaves can hold for sometime in the tree until the wind eventually blows them away. Great for either city verges or gardens
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Description
Oriental Beech was first introduced into the UK in 1904 but 86 years later saw this fantastic new selection coming through.
The leaves of Iskander are crisper, shinier and slightly larger than those of Fagus sylvatica but the defining difference is that it is far more resistant to woolly aphid, the bane of our native Beech which sucks and distorts new leaves throughout the spring and summer.
It has a great upright habit akin to Fagus sylvatica Fastigiata but somehow Iskander just looks more vigorous and healthier! On its own you may not recognize that it is not the native clone which is a good thing as it slips into our landscape seemingly.
The lush green leaves turn to yellow in the autumn and its dead leaves can hold for sometime in the tree until the wind eventually blows them away. Great for either city verges or gardens, this new introduction is a lovely addition to our range. I estimate its mature width to be only 5 metres or so.
Mature heights and crown spread can vary depending on environmental conditions
Mature height 7-12m
Mature spread: 3-6m