American Beech

Fagus grandifolia

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Overview

The American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a majestic shade tree, valued for its smooth, gray bark and lush, broad canopy. Mature trees stand up to 80 feet with a spread of 60 feet, offering dense foliage of elliptical leaves that turn golden bronze in fall. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Zone 3-9 hardy, it's a slow-growing, long-lived choice adding stately elegance to expansive landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Zone 3-9 hardy, it's a slow-growing, long-lived choice adding stately elegance to expansive landscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–80 Ft.
Mature width: 40–80 Ft.

Classification

Family: Fagaceae

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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade; tree for full or half

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — with its botanical name Fagus grandifolia; adding less than a foot of growth annually

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — offering dense foliage of elliptical leaves that turn golden bronze in fall; acidic soils.<br><br>When integrating the

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Zone 3-9 hardy, it's a slow-growing, long-lived choice adding stately elegance to expansive landscapes; is a magnificent

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — The American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a majestic shade tree; prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — tree for full or half

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Mature trees stand up to 80 feet with a spread of 60 feet; notably, this tree exhibits a massive, straight trunk capable

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — with an impressive canopy spread of up to 40 to 70 feet; casting a dense shade beneath

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — is a magnificent forest tree renowned for both its grand stature and its elegant; components under or near the canopy

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — casting a dense shade beneath; displaying adaptability yet preferring well-drained

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Mature specimens can attain towering heights of 60 to 80 feet; offering dense foliage of elliptical leaves that turn

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — thus requiring patience but rewarding with longevity; mature trees stand up to 80 feet with a spread of 60 feet

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — displaying adaptability yet preferring well-drained; it is hardy from USDA zones 4 through 9

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — lustrous green leaves that turn a striking copper in the fall before winter's dormancy; with its botanical name Fagus

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — It is a slow-growing hardwood, image 38

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — adding less than a foot of growth annually; making it ideal for spacious areas or as a solitary specimen tree

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — It is hardy from USDA zones 4 through 9; with an impressive canopy spread of up to 40 to 70 feet

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Notably, this tree exhibits a massive, straight trunk capable of expanding to 2 to 3 feet in diameter; so care should be

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — the beech maintains a shallow root system; mature specimens can attain towering heights of 60 to 80 feet

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — one should account for its extensive root system and large size; zone 3-9 hardy, it's a slow-growing, long-lived choice

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — acidic soils.<br><br>When integrating the American Beech into landscape designs; the beech maintains a shallow root system

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — making it ideal for spacious areas or as a solitary specimen tree; lustrous green leaves that turn a striking copper in

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — Components under or near the canopy should tolerate shade; one should account for its extensive root system and large size

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) — as the dense foliage permits very little sunlight to penetrate; the American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a majestic shade

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