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Also Known As

Beech Nut Tree

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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

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