Research > Reference Library > Trees of Canada JOIN MAIL LIST: SEARCH: Discover GF Research Education Newsroom How to Help click image to enlarge Beech American BeechFagus grandifolia Ehrh. American beech is a long-lived (>275 years), medium-sized (>30 m) tree. The beech nuts are an important source of food for a variety of birds and mammals. Dyes can be made from both the leaves and the bark. The roasted nut is edible and can be made into a substitute for coffee.
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