Family: Fagaceae

Latin Name: Fagus grandifolia Ehrh.

Common Name: American Beech

General Description: Large, slow-growing tree that reaches a height of up to 30 m (100 ft)

Geographical Distribution: Found throughout the eastern United States and extending north into Canada

Ecological Distribution: Found in moist woods and lower, protected slopes

Mycorrhizal Status: Ectomycorrhizal