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Fagus grandifolia/American Beech
A winter scene with beech holding brown foliage in a forest
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Scientific Name:
Fagus grandifolia
Common Name:
American Beech
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
over 50 feet
Spread:
over 50 feet
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Highly sensitive to soil compaction or work going on under tree or near its root system. Very little disturbance could result in death of tree. It can be a long-lived shade tree, has nice yellow autumn color, and nut-like fruit eaten by birds and other wildlife.