North American beech - $0

Fagus grandifolia

Out of stock

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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