TREASURE TREES
#142 American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
This huge beech stands next to a shed in the backyard of a home. The owner believes this tree and a huge holly were planted as "wedding trees" in front of an old farmhouse that used to sit on this land. This is the largest known beech at this time in the county.
Statistics (2022)
- Circumference (In.): 152"
- Height (Ft.): 80'
- Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 92'
- Total Points: 255
More Information
- Nominated By: Robert and Doug Hanks
- Year Added: 2022
- Owned By: Robert and Doug Hanks
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Derita
- Property Type: Private home
- Nearest Address: Private address
- Ecological Value: The beech nut is high in fat and makes a great source of food for animals. According to a tree benefits calculator, an American Beech of this size provides over $400 in benefits annually.
- Nominated By: Robert and Doug Hanks
- Year Added: 2022
- Owned By: Robert and Doug Hanks
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Derita
- Property Type: Private home
- Nearest Address: Private address
- Ecological Value: The beech nut is high in fat and makes a great source of food for animals. According to a tree benefits calculator, an American Beech of this size provides over $400 in benefits annually.
