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Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
American Beech from a distance along the Native Tree Walk

American Beech

Description

A very slow-growing tree which reaches greatest size in the alluvial soils of the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys. Has smooth, thin, gray bark into which intials or dates are sometimes carved; these wounds last for decades and can be an entry point for infection into the tree. Beech nuts are eaten by birds and squirrels. Winter buds are very long and pointed.

Photos

Leaves - Spring

Leaves of an American Beech tree.
Leaves of an American Beech tree.
Leaves of an American Beech tree.

Habit

An American Beech tree in its habitat.
An American Beech tree in its habitat.

Fruit

Branch

Branch of an American Beech tree.
Branch of an American Beech tree.

Bark

Bark of an American Beech tree.
Bark of an American Beech tree.

Bud

American Beech bud

Flower

American Beech Flower
More Information

Scientific Name: Fagus grandifolia

Family: Beech

Seasonality: Deciduous

Wood Type: Hardwood

Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Shade Tolerance: Very Tolerant

Inventory Number: 2539

Location
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Photos

Leaves - Spring

Leaves of an American Beech tree.
Leaves of an American Beech tree.
Leaves of an American Beech tree.

Habit

An American Beech tree in its habitat.
An American Beech tree in its habitat.

Fruit

Branch

Branch of an American Beech tree.
Branch of an American Beech tree.

Bark

Bark of an American Beech tree.
Bark of an American Beech tree.

Bud

American Beech bud

Flower

American Beech Flower