American Beech
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
Type: Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 50-80 x 40-80
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Urban landscapes and parks
• Street tree
• Tolerates drought and poor soils
Ecological benefits:
• Tolerant of urban conditions but low in wildlife value
• Provides habitat for birds when mature
Other info:
Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soils and highly urban settings. Tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. Trunks have distinctive thin, smooth, gray bark. Large tree for a large space.
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Pick up of pre-ordered plants will be Thursday October 2nd, and Friday October 3rd. Please add these dates to your calendar. An email with additional details will be sent closer to that date.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder