American Beech Live Tree – Fagus grandifolia – Native Shade Tree, Zones 3–9

Scientific name: Fagus grandifolia

A Majestic Native Shade Tree with Iconic Smooth Gray Bark

Fagus grandifolia, the American Beech, is one of the most distinctive and beloved native trees in eastern North America. Its smooth, silver-gray bark is unmistakable, and in fall the leaves turn a warm golden-bronze that persists into winter. At maturity it reaches ~70 feet tall, making it a long-lived, commanding shade tree for large landscapes.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to mostly full sun
• Hardiness zones: 3–9
• Mature height: ~70 feet
• Water: Average; moderately drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Sandy, loam, or clay (amend heavy clay when planting)
• Drainage: Well-drained soil required
• Maintenance: Low
• Produces beechnuts — important wildlife food source

What You’ll Receive

Potted trees in your selected size. Select above. The mature trees shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.

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Our Guarantee

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