Beech

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Beech Tree

A versatile, handsome tree, the beech takes center stage in the garden come fall when leaves change to red, gold, orange, or brown. Beech trees stand proudly upright or bend and weep; jagged leaves vary from deep green to variegated rose, white, green, or bronzy-purple. For the best leaf color, plant beeches in full sun. The hardy American beech is a U.S. native with larger leaves and light gray bark.

genus name	Fagus
light	Part Sun Sun
plant type	Tree
height	8 to 20 feet 20 feet or more
width	35-45 feet wide
foliage color	Blue/Green Purple/Burgundy
season features	Spring Bloom Colorful Fall Foliage Winter Interest
problem solvers	Slope/Erosion Control
special features	Attracts Birds Good for Containers
zones	5 6 7 8
propagation	Seed Stem Cuttings

More varieties for Beech

European beech

Fagus sylvatica features smooth gray bark and glossy leaves that turn gold in autumn. It grows 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide. Zones 5-7

'Tricolor' beech

Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' bears green foliage variegated with splashes of pink and white. It grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Zones 5-7

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