American Beech
Height: 50 ft
Width: 40 ft
Fall Color: Golden Bronze
Width: 40 ft
Fall Color: Golden Bronze
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
Tree Overview:
The formal and stately American beech holds a special place in many hearts. The wide-spreading canopy provides great shade in the summer and beautiful bronze coloring in the fall. It is a versatile tree, often used in parks, golf courses, acreages and the forestry industry.
Height: 50 ft
Width: 40 ft
Fall Color: Golden Bronze
Care details
Highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types, providing it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce the frequency, continuing with deep waterings. Seldom needs pruning.
Leaf/needle description
Alternate, ovate leaves with toothed edges; 2 to 5 inches long. Leaves are dark green in summer, changing to golden bronze in fall. Leaf buds are over 1 inch long, sharply pointed and smooth, a good identification marker. Dried leaves will remain on the tree well into winter.
Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions
Fruit are edible beechnuts, 3-sided, triangular nuts enclosed in a prickly husk.
