American Beech
Botanical Name
Fagus grandifolia
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
50 to 70 feet
Width
5o to 70 feet
Flowers
April or May: monoecious (separate male and female flowers on same tree), not ornamentally important
Fruit
Three-winged nut
Fall Color
Golden bronze
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Planting and Care
Transplant B&B in spring, will not tolerate wet or compacted soil
Problems
None serious if sited correctly
