North American beech - Free

Fagus grandifolia

Out of stock

North American beech
Family : 
Fagaceae
Origin : 
Native
Hardiness : 
4a
Exposition : 
Shade or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
22 m
Spread at maturity : 
18 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Globular, wide and regular
Roots : 
Superficial
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
11 m
Growth rate : 
Slow
Soil and moisture : 
Well-drained soil
Tolerance to road salt : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
COMMON PROBLEMS (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Mild susceptibility to cortical disease; Slight sensitivity to kermes (insect).

LEAVES AND FRUITS

Ovate, toothed and alternate; 5 to 12 cm in length; Summer ; silvery green, then dark green; Autumn ; tan green

Beechnuts (achenes); sweet, edible seed

 

FLOWERS

Not showy.

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