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    Also Known As

    • Beech Nut Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 50'-80'
    • W: 35'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Fagus grandifolia plant details

    Fagus grandifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus grandifolia

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 35 FT wide, 50 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus grandifolia

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The American Beech is a splendid Eastern North American native, it has an excellent form creating a densely pyramidal tree to 50-80', splendid glossy foliage throughout the spring and summer turns bronze in the fall months, inconspicuous yellow-green spring flowers become interesting, edible, triangular shaped Beechnuts encased in spiny bracts and in winter it shows off its beautiful, smooth, light gray bark S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Heat tolerance helps this native tree out perform F. sylvatica in the Southeast, and yet it is also cold hardy. Best for large, open area where it is free to grow, reaching heights of 70-90 ft.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    A slow growing deciduous tree with a dense form and wide spreading crown. 2-5" alternate leaves develop a beautiful golden brown fall color. Deciduous but tends to hold the attractive, tan dead leaves all winter which quiver beautifully in the slightest breeze. Produces a small three winged nut. This Native does have shallow roots, making it difficult to grow 'thirsty' plants under it but there are many plants (Hostas, Epimediums, Iris tectorum, Hellebores to name but a few which are happy in this dry shade condition.) Birds and squirrels love the 1/2 to 3/4" 'Beech Nuts'. The bark is smooth, thin, and gray in color even on the largest stems

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Fagus grandifolia plant

    How to Grow Fagus grandifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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