American beech
Fagus grandifolia
A stately native hardwood tree prized for its smooth gray bark, fine-textured foliage, and golden fall color. Grows slowly to large size and prefers cool, moist conditions with some shade.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Drought Tolerance
Flood Tolerance
USDA Hardiness Zone
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Forest Layer Placement
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri
Function & Care
Functional Roles
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation