Fagus grandifolia, American Beech 18-24"

Botanic Name (s):   Fagus grandifolia     

Common Name(s):    American beech   

Mature height :50'

Mature spread:50'

Flower Color/ Bloom Time :          yellow / April -May                                        

Fruit:              Nut / September - November                        

Fall Color:Yellow

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun     Part Sun  

Soil moisture:   Average    Moist  

Soil Ph:4.1-6.5

Soil Type: Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay       Sandy soil, coarse texture         

Native Habitat:      Rich uplands and lowlands               

Notes:                   Edible nuts, attractive bark, leaves may persist into winter   Edible Parts                 

High Wildlife Value:         Beneficial Insects   Songbirds        Small Mammals  Culinary uses                                 

FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands                                                                                                

Native to Coastal Regions

Native To Mountain Regions                                                

Native to Piedmont Regions         

Native Tree