The American Beech Tree is a shade tolerant deciduous tree that reaches 60' at maturity. The Beech tree nut is called a beechnut". The beech trees nut contains 20% protein and feeds numerous small and large game animals including turkeys, raccoons, foxes, pheasants and deer. Beechnuts are edible in small quantities for humans but consumption of over fifty nuts can cause mild sickness.The simple leaves of the Beech Shade Tree are toothed during the summer, and waxy leaves turn yellow in the fall and then brown, with many leaves remaining on the tree during the winter. The Beech Tree nut is full of protein and feed many kinds of wildlife, and the fall-colors of the leaves of the Beech Tree, during the Fall months, shine with a golden-yellow color, and can grow easily near water.
Beech Shade Tree
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Recommended USDA zones for Beech Trees: [Fagus grandiflora]
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Zone 3
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-35° to -20°
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Zone 4
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-20° to -10°
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Zone 5
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-10° to -5°
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Zone 6
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-5° to 5°
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Zone 7
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5° to 10°
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Zone 8
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10° to 20°
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Zone 9
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20° to 30°
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Recommended States to grow Beech Trees
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Delivery Time: Deciduous Flowering Trees & Shade Trees are shipped dormant usually December through April, weather dependent, shipping within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.
Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.
*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.
If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.
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