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Taxon
Fagus grandifolia var. caroliniana
Common name:
Carolina American beech
Family:
Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution:
e. North America (mostly piedmont & coastal plain)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Comments:
This large native deciduous tree may grow to 100' tall by 60-70' wide. Distinctly smooth gray bark. Fruits stand out in the fall as 3/4" prickly husks containing triangular seeds. The chocolate-brown nuts are edible and relished by wildlife. Fall color is excellent clear yellow to golden bronze.
Locations
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DWD: AG08
(AG08)
• Accession: D2005-0219.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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