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Fagus grandifolia
American Beech Nut
3 Gallon - $25.00
- Summary
- Additional Details
Blooms April - May
- » Keeps leaves in winter
- » Nuts ripen in fall
- » Wildlife habitat
This is a highly beneficial wildlife tree that will tolerate shady areas under a canopy very well. The fruits are edible attracting wildlife and birds. Its leaves turn a golden bronze color and often hold on through winter. Good for creating a winter privacy screen. Larva host for the Early Hairstreak and other caterpillars.
- Height
- 50 - 80 Ft
- Spread
- 40 -80 Ft
- Zone
- 3 - 9
- Categories
- Trees and Shrubs
- Tags
- Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Songbirds; Edible; Low Maintenance; Mass Planting; Native