AMERICAN BEECH (FAGUS GRANDIFOLIA)
Height: 50-70 feet
Width: 40 feet
Foliage: Dense glossy green
Fall Colors: Golden bronze
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
Soil: Prefers acidic loamy soils, moist sandy soils and well-drained clay soils
Description: The American Beech is a slow growing stately tree that has a shallow root system and likes well drained soils. The bark of the tree is very smooth and grey in color. The growth buds have a yellow tinge, looking a little like a bullet. The American Beech is also a Michigan Native tree.
