Red-leaved forest beech in Žamberk

A memorial tree named Forest beech - red-leaved (there are several memorial trees with this name in Žamberk, this one is registered in the ÚSOP under code 101205) standing near the church of St. Wenceslas. The scientific name is Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'. Forest beech is a natural tree species of forests at higher altitudes in the Czech Republic, but cultivars of this species with red leaves are more likely to be found in castle parks and in other important historical...