Mighty as an oak pretty much describes American beech (Fagus grandifolia) as well. Enjoy all four seasons of American beech: spring/summer dark green leaves, dark tan colored fall foliage, long pointed winter buds, and bluish gray bark. It is a large 50-70 foot woodland tree and tolerates incredible amounts of shade. Slow growing beeches are long-lived and best planted on […]
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For Lovers and Tree Huggers – American Beech
Posted by Hugh on November 15th, 2011
Posted in acidic soil, American Beech (F. grandifolia), Attracting birds, Disease prone, Heat Tolerance, Large Shade trees, Native Plant, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Wildlife attractant 
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