TREASURE TREES

#095 American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

Little is known about the history of this tree, it is no longer standing.

Statistics (1998)

  • Circumference (In.): 114"
  • Height (Ft.): 103'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 72'
  • Total Points: 235

More Information

  • Nominated By: Bill Hamel
  • Year Added: 1998
  • Owned By: Various (multiple condos)
  • Current condition: Gone
  • Neighborhood: Commonwealth
  • Property Type: Apartments and Condos
  • Nearest Address: 1344 Briar Creek Rd
  • Ecological Value: American Beech trees have distinctive smooth gray bark and make great shade trees. They are known for bright yellow fall foliage with leaves which stay on into the winter season.
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