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A widely adapted, important timber tree, with strong, dense wood, and smooth bark. Small, wavy leaves and drooping catkins. Small triangular shaped, thin shelled nuts are good tasting to wildlife and humans yet toxic in large amounts. European Beech trees are long-lived and can become very large, up to 80-150 ft. at old age. Makes a beautiful, tall specimen or shade tree with great fall foliage. May hold on to autumn leaves and drop instead in spring, adding winter interest. Sun or shade tolerant. Grows in many types of soils but prefers moist and well-drained conditions. Zone 4-7.
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