American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Bare Root American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

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Description: Large deciduous tree whose trunk has distinctive thin, smooth, gray bark. Beechnuts ripen in fall and are edible

Origin: Eastern North America

American Beech trees were recognized by the colonists, who already knew the famous, closely related European Beech, which Jefferson grew in 1807. The American Beech is a lovely shade tree and bears edible fruits called beechnuts which are an important food source for wildlife. Unlike most trees, beeches retain smooth bark in age.

This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 18"-2' tall.

~ If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center.

~ Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery.

~ Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.

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Details

Genus Fagus
Species grandifolia
USDA Zones 3 - 9
Exposure Full Sun to Light Shade
Habit Attains a height of 50-80 feet- spreading 40-50 feet
Culture Best grown in deep, rich, moist but well-drained soils
Attributes Fall color, Edible

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