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Fagus grandifolia

Family: Fagaceae, Genus: Fagus

Description:

Fagus grandifolia, commonly known as the American beech, is a long-lived tree with dark green, highly textured leaves that turn a coppery golden-bronze in autumn. It features smooth, gray bark and wide-spreading branches, producing edible beech nuts. This tree prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils and is shade tolerant when young, making it a valuable hardwood for both natural and cultivated landscapes.

Sources:
  1. [1] American Beech: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  2. [2] American Beech: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  3. [3] American Beech: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated July 6, 2025

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