Beech American

American Beech is a beautiful native shade tree for larger home landscapes. Its wide canopy provides excellent summer shade, helping cool outdoor living areas. This tree is best planted where it has room to spread and can become a strong, graceful focal point in the yard. Its trunk is covered in smooth, silvery-gray bark that stands out year-round. Dark green summer foliage turns golden bronze in autumn. Leaves often persist well into winter, adding texture and seasonal interest. Though fairly slow growing, American beech is a true legacy tree that rewards patience for generations.

• Broad canopy provides excellent summer shade
• Golden bronze fall color
• Smooth, silvery-gray bark with year-round appeal
• Produces beechnuts that support wildlife
• Healthy trees can live for more than 100 years
• Full Sun to Part Sun
• 60-80' tall by 40-80' wide
• Deciduous; loses its leaves in fall
• Zone: 3 to 9