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Tree Walk – Tricolor European Beech

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Tree Walk – Tricolor European Beech 2022-09-19T23:42:55+00:00

Tricolor Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’)

Identifying Features

Plant Family: Fagaceae

Leaf: deciduous, alternate, simple with wavy edge

Twig and Bud: buds long, brown and sharply-pointed

Flower, Fruit and Seed: triangular nut inside prickly husk

Bark: smooth and gray

Shape and Mature Height: pyramidal to oval or rounded crown, grows to 20-30 feet tall

Garden Value and Considerations

Tricolor beeches have variegated leaves with shades of green, white and pink. The leaves may scorch in full sun, part shade is preferable. Tricolor beeches are intolerant of poorly-drained soils and hot, dry conditions.  

Notes

Beechnuts are edible and provide an important food source for wildlife.