European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Fagaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Native distribution
Europe
Location
Beech Collection, Cornell Class of 1901 Nut Tree Collection
Source of plant
Robert Mower, Snipes Farm & Nursery
Description
Densely pyramidal to oval or rounded tree, branching to the ground, reaching 50' to 60' in height, 35' to 45'in width; can attain 100' in height. Foliage unfolds a shimmering green, gradually changing to lustrous dark green in the summer, and assuming rich russet and golden bronze colors in the fall. Bark smooth gray, usually darker than that of F. grandifolia, developing an elephant hide appearance on older trunks; extremely attractive.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bark, winter interest