American Beech

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Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.
4-9
Yes
Slow
80ft


Medium

Fuelwood, lumber, veneer, edible nuts, stream bank erosion
Edible brown nuts/ Yellow flowers
N/A

Leaf Image: Robert H. Mohlenbrock, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester.
Tree Image: W.R. Mattoon, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

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Chestnut Oak

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Quercus montana Willd.

Yes

145ft


Medium
Sometimes known as the "rock oak", this oak species is known for growing in rocky habitats.
Lumber

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Northern Red Oak

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Quercus rubra L.
3-8
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Moderate
81ft

Partial Shade to Full Sun
Medium

Commonly used as a landscape tree, the Northern Red Oak is fast growing and provides good shade. Known for being easy to transplant, this native species is a good addition to urban and residential communities alike.

Fuelwood, lumber, veneer

Foliage: J.S. Peterson, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Acorns: W.D. Brush, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database