The American Beech Tree, `Fagus grandifolia,' is a deciduous species with leaves that are a beautiful dark green color in the summer and fade to a golden brown in the autumn. It produces a short trunk with a spreading crown. This is a very stately tree that will grow best in full sunlight, but can withstand some partial shade. With a slow to moderate growth rate, the American Beech tree is a good dense shade tree that produces nuts to attract birds and squirrels.
