SITE

American Beech

Botanical Name

Fagus grandifolia

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

9

Height

50 to 70 feet

Width

50 to 70 feet

Flowers

April or May: monoecious (seperate 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 & Care

• Transplant as balled and burlap in spring
• Will not tolerate wet or compacted soil

Problems

None serious if sited correctly