Fagus sylvatica
European Beech

• Native to Europe and smaller than its American cousin, this has been a popular landscaping tree since the 1700s.

• Prefers full to part sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil.

• Struggles in hot summer weather.

• Its best feature is its smooth gray bark.

• Produces nuts in fall that are eaten by wildlife and edible to humans if properly prepared.

• Deer resistant.