American Beech Tree Live Plant | 12–24 Inches Tall | Fagus grandifolia Bare Root Seedling | Hardy Native Shade Tree | Ready to Plant

Grow a magnificent native hardwood with this American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) starter tree, measuring approximately 12–24 inches tall and shipped fresh as a bare root seedling. Renowned for its smooth silvery-gray bark, elegant pointed leaves, and beautiful golden fall foliage, the American Beech is a long-lived shade tree that makes a stunning addition to large landscapes, woodlands, and native gardens. It also produces edible beechnuts that provide an important food source for birds and wildlife. This hardy young tree is ready to establish and provide decades of natural beauty. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live American Beech tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Fresh bare root seedling (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, established starter tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: American Beech
Botanical Name: Fagus grandifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Bare root seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 50–80 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: No

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root tree as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots for several hours before planting, water deeply after planting, and apply mulch around the base to retain moisture while keeping mulch away from the trunk.