TREE CATALOG
Fa gus gr a ndifoli a AMERICAN BEECH
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
PARTIAL SUN
NON - NATIVE
MODERATE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H : 50 FT
W : 30 FT
T he A meric a n B eech is a slow - growing but long - lived tree , offering a dense c a nopy a nd stunning golden - bronze f a ll color . I ts h a rd , edible beechnuts provide a n essenti a l food source for birds , chipmunks , a nd squirrels , m a king it a v a lu a ble tree for wildlife . O nce a symbol of fertile soil for e a rly settlers , this sturdy n a tive is now cherished for its enduring be a uty a nd ecologic a l benefits . T hough it t a kes time to m a ture , pl a nting a n A meric a n B eech is a n investment in future gener a tions - a l a sting leg a cy of sh a de , h a bit a t , a nd n a tur a l splendor .
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