Mature Tree Height: 40-60 feet tall | Mature Tree Width: 30+ feet wide
Tree Growing Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, and Zone 7
The European Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a medium- to large-sized shade tree. It has a dense, upright, oval to rounded, spreading canopy made up of wavy, parallel veined, dark green leaves. The trunk is a strong, central leader that is typically 2-3 feet in diameter, sometimes reaching 4 feet. Its distinctive beech bark is thin, gray, and smooth, providing a nice display in the winter. In the fall, its leaves turn gold-bronze.
The European Green Beech is, as the name suggests, native to Europe. It is similar to the American beech, distinguishing from it by its smaller size, darker gray bark, and shorter leaves. This tree is a great option as a shade tree in a park or yard due to its widespread canopy, dense foliage, and pleasing winter silhouette. It does best in full to partial sun and tolerates a variety of soils but does not like extreme summer heat.
