American Beech

The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a species of beech tree native to the eastern United States. It is notable for its golden fall color and its habit of retaining its golden brown dried leaves throughout the winter.

Close-up photograph of the yellow autumn leaves of an American beech tree
Photograph courtesy of Creative Commons; photo by Katja Schulz
Close-up photograph of the yellow autumn leaves of an American beech tree