Fagus – Beech

Fagus, or Beech, is a genus of majestic deciduous trees known for their smooth, gray bark and stately form. This genus includes weeping and columnar varieties, with weeping forms serving as stunning focal points or statement trees. Ideal as shade trees in larger landscapes, Beeches also showcase attractive bark and branch structures in winter. They offer multi-season interest with glossy green or purple leaves that turn golden to copper in fall. Wildlife enjoy their unique, spiny nuts.