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Beech (Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Eurasia and North America. There are 13 accepted species in two distinct subgenera, Engleriana and Fagus. The subgenus Engleriana is found only in East Asia, distinctive for its low branches, often made up of several major trunks with yellowish bark.
Beech trees (botanical name Fagus) are tall deciduous shade trees with lime green ovate leaves, creating a dense, rounded crown. All varieties of beech trees produce small clusters of yellow-green flowers, followed by beech tree fruit or beechnuts.
Beech trees are deciduous plants native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. They are classified as the Fagus genus, in the Fagaceae family of plants, but there are roughly a dozen different types of beech trees.
The American Beech Tree produces small nuts that wildlife love, and its smooth blue-gray bark and golden fall leaves make it easy to recognize.
American beech is a large, graceful native tree, excellent for large, park-like landscapes where it has room to spread its wide, low-growing branches. The massive trunk has beautiful silver-gray bark; the dark green summer foliage turns a golden-bronze in the fall.
The beech tree, belonging to the genus Fagus within the Fagaceae family, stands as a captivating emblem of the deciduous flora in temperate zones across the Northern Hemisphere.
Beech, genus of about 10 species of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Many are cultivated as ornamentals, and the attractive wood is useful for timber. Learn about beech characteristics, uses, and species.
Discover the various types of beech trees, their descriptions, and essential care tips. Our planting guide ensures successful beech tree growth.
American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a beautiful, long-lived deciduous tree valued for its shade and wildlife value. But be beware of some of this tree's limitations.
American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is the only species of a beech tree in North America. Before the glacial period, beech trees flourished over most of North America. The American beech is now confined to the eastern United States.