American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

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Cold Stream Farm LLC.
2030 Free Soil Rd.
Free Soil, MI 49411

Phone: 231-464-5809

Other common names: beech

Mature Height: 60-100 ft.

Soil / Climate: Likes moist soils. Very shade tolerant.

Notes: Trees are hardy and long lived but have had recent problems with disease. Bark is light gray and smooth. Elliptical leaves with cousely toothed margins and parallel veins. Fall colors are yellow to orange and bronze.

Wildlife: Nuts are a favorite food of the black duck, wood duck, turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, and a variety of woodpeckers.

Cold Stream Farm supplies American Beech trees which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order.

Additional information on Fagus grandifolia can be found on the link: USDA / NRCS PLANTS Database.

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