Description
Fagus sylvatica
Height: 50-60ft
Spread: 35-50ft
Zone: 4-7
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time/Color: N/A
Fall Color: Gold/bronze
Uses: Shade tree, park tree
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Upright/oval
Other: Edible fruits
European beech is an excellent shade tree on a relatively short trunk that has smooth, dark grey bark that is reminiscent of elephant hide. The medium-green foliage sits on sweeping branches and they in turn change to a gold/bronze color in fall and can persist on the tree through winter. It prefers moist soils, however well drained. Relatively disease and insect resistant. Beech produce triangular shaped fruits called beechnuts that are edible. Deer resistant.
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