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American beech

Fagus grandifolia

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 48'–120'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 33 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 48'–120'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) — *Fagus grandifolia* — American beech. Photo by Marqqq via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 48'–120'. Blooms Apr–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american beech pairs naturally with: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica).