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One of
the most popular of all shade trees. Originally from Europe,
many nice examples of this tree can be found around the Pittsburgh
area. This tree looks a lot like the American beech. It is
also an important hardwood in its native range where it forms
extensive forests. As with the American variety, the nuts which
it produces serve as food for livestock and wildlife in addition
to people. While it is a tall-growing tree, it is often clipped
into arbors or hedges.
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| Height: 70’ with
a rounded crown of spreading branches which extend almost to
the ground. |
| Leaves: 2”-4” long,
1-1/2”-3” wide. Alternate, simple. Shiny dark green
above, light green beneath, turning reddish brown or bronze in
autumn. |
| Habitat: It
tolerates most soils, and it does best in deep, sandy loam in
cool regions from northeastern United States to the Pacific
Coast. |
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