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| American Beech, White Beech, Red Beech, Ridge Beech, Beech Nut Fagus grandifolia Fagaceae American beech grows in the Pineywoods of Texas, in well-drained, acid sandy loam. It is a magnificent tree that can become massive within 50 years. It has a beautifully smooth, gray bark. To grow successfully it must have a rich soil that is moist yet well-drained; it will not stand wet or compacted soil. The fruits are easily recognized burs, and the three-angled nuts are sweet and edible. Its shallow root system makes it difficult for other plants to grow underneath it. Plant Habit or Use: large tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: yellow-ish green Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: prickly bur enclosing 3-angled nut or nuts Height: to 130 ft. Width: to 65 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: medium Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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