Catkin flowers appear in May when leaves are about 1/3 grown. Yellow flowers are on hairy stems 2.5-3 ” long with bright red stigmas. Male catkins are 2-4 inches; while female flowers are small single spikes, Acorns are ovoid or oblong and round.
| Family | Beech |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | May |
| Habitat | One of the preeminent and highly valued hardwoods of our forests. It is long-lived. Prefers full sun, but has a moderate tolerance to partial shade. Can adapt to a variety of soil textures, but prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils, slow growing. |
| Cycle | Perennial woody |
| Height | 80-100' |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are 4" to 8" long with 7-9 shallow lobes extending less than half-way to mid-rib. Lobes are rounded. The leaves are thin, bright yellow-green, shiny or dull, with a whiter color beneath and turn red-brown in autumn and drop. |
| Soil Type | All Types |
| Light Source | Partial Shade, Sun |
| Location | Woodland |
