American beech

plant

Also known as: Fagus grandifolia, red beech

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In beech: Major species
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia), native to eastern North America, and the European beech (F. sylvatica), distributed throughout England and Eurasia, are the most widely known species. Both are economically important timber trees and are often planted as ornamentals in Europe and North America; they may…
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In temperate forest: Flora
… (several species of Quercus) and/or beech (Fagus grandifolia), with maples (Acer) and species of hickory and linden or basswood (Tilia) also widespread. Beech and basswood are rare in other North American vegetation types, but oaks, hickories, and maples are more widespread.
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In temperate forest: Population and community development and structure
Beech that occur in the same region are shade-tolerant and occupy places not subject to catastrophe, regenerating beneath undamaged tree canopy.
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