TREASURE TREES
#088 American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
This grove at Ribbonwalk is comprised of 75 original Beech trees, some of which have a diameter of more than 35 inches! They are estimated to be 150-200 years old. To see them, take the Hoyt Hinson Trail and turn right onto the Beech Walk Trail. You should run into the grove quickly; it is marked with a sign.
Statistics (1996)
- Circumference (In.): N/A
- Height (Ft.): N/A
- Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): N/A
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More Information
- Nominated By: Pat Rodgers
- Year Added: 1996
- Owned By: Mecklenburg County
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Nevin
- Property Type: Public Park
- Nearest Address: 4601 Nevin 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 that hang on into winter.
- Nominated By: Pat Rodgers
- Year Added: 1996
- Owned By: Mecklenburg County
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Nevin
- Property Type: Public Park
- Nearest Address: 4601 Nevin 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 that hang on into winter.
