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About
American Beech Trees: The American Beech tree has a
short trunk, spreading crown and is a very stately tree. It has a
thin, smooth blue-gray bark. Best in full sun, but will withstand
part shade. American Beech trees are robust in well-drained, moist
acid soil; will not stand compaction.
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American
Beech picture
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| American
Beech Tree Facts |
| Scientific
Name: |
Fagus
grandifolia
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| Foliage: |
Glossy
Dark Green Leaves
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| Mature
Height: |
50-70
Feet
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| Mature
Spread: |
40-50
Feet
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| Soil: |
sandy,
clay, loam
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| Zones: |
3-9
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| Moisture: |
moderate
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The
leaves are a beautiful dark green in the summer and turn to a golden
brown fall color; foliage on young trees remains in winter. It is
a dense shade tree and the nuts attract birds and squirrels. The
tree has a slow to moderate growth rate.
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