American Beech
(Fagus grandifolia)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 50 - 80 ft
Spread: 40 - 80 ft
Flower Color: Yellow-Green
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Nut
Fruit Color: Orange-Brown
Autumn Color: Gold / Bronze / Yellow
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium / High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
American Beech supports 125 species of caterpillars including the early hairstreak. The beechnuts are an important food source for a wide variety of mammals, song birds, and game birds. Trees provide cover for wildlife, nesting sites for birds, and cavities provide den habitat for squirrels. Yellow-bellied sapsuckers can eat the sap.
