Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Sawtooth oak (Quercus acutissima)
Common Name
American beech
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
80.0
Width (ft)
40.0 -
80.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially Available
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Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry-mesic upland forests, very well-drained floodplain terraces, and bluffs. Common in the Virginia Coastal Plain and Piedmont; infrequent at lower elevations of the mountains
Wildlife Value: The nuts are eaten by small mammals, white-tailed deer, black bears, foxes, ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, ducks, woodpeckers, white-breasted nuthatches, American crows and blue jays
Note: Not recommended for smaller landscapes.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
May
Fall Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
116