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American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, ranging from Florida and Texas northward into Canada. American Beech (Latin: Fagus grandifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
American Beech is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
American Beech is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and FLA. American Beech thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 4.1 and 7.2.
American Beech grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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