American Beech
The stately American Beech was once abundant across North America, but is now found primarily in the eastern U.S. It’s a deciduous slow-grower that reaches its greatest height and longest life — 300-400 years — in rich, moist, alluvial soil. The familiar stout trunk and spreading crown sport lustrous oval leaves with distinctive parallel veins and a sawtooth margin.
Beech bark is characteristically smooth and slate-gray, a really striking contrast against the deep green foliage. While beech wood is known for its durability in the flooring and furniture world, it is the triangular beech nut that has such great appeal to wildlife and people as a sweet, nutritious snack.
The beloved beech nut has even lent its name to a famous chewing gum and line of baby food! It’s also one of the best-burning firewoods to be found anywhere, and its coppery-gold autumn color makes it a standout choice for a good-sized yard or bit of acreage.
Zones 3-9.
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- American Beech Review by Paul Stratton
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Received my tree on September 8 2011 and it arrived in great shape. Was impressed with the packaging and how well the tree shipped . Wish I was off work tomorrow to plant early but will have to wait after work. Thanks for a great plant to start off with and a change to have a great tree in the future (Posted on 9/8/11)Rating - my plant Review by rat rat
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the american beech is the plant that my teacher gave me. so ive been doing alot of reach on it and it seems preety damn kool (Posted on 10/17/07)Rating
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