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American Beech<\/h1>\n

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American Beech\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Fagus grandifolia<\/em> Ehrh.<\/p>\n

Mature Size:<\/strong> 60 to 80 feet in height, 2 to 3 feet in diameter<\/p>\n

Form:<\/strong> Thick trunk and a broad, rounded crown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where to Find Them:<\/strong> Rich, well-drained bottoms and moist coves<\/p>\n

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Leaves:<\/strong> Alternate, simple, 2 to 6 inches, oblong to oval and pointed, with small incurving teeth on the edges; bright yellow in autumn, later turning light tan and often remaining on the tree until spring.<\/p>\n

Fruit:<\/strong> Prickly burs, about 3\u20444 inch long, and splitting into 4 parts; each bur contains two 3-angled, pyramid-shaped, 1\u20442-inch, shiny, brown nuts<\/p>\n

Wildlife Use:<\/strong> Beech nuts are eaten by many birds and mammals, including mice, squirrels, chipmunks, black bear, deer, foxes, ruffed grouse, ducks and blue jays. Large, older trees often become hollow, providing den sites for wildlife.<\/p>\n

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Bark: <\/strong>\u00a0Light gray, thin and smooth.<\/p>\n

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