Family: Fagaceae Beech
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Brown |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Specimen, street tree |
| Height | 30' to 60' / 9.20m to 18.20m |
| Spread | 60' to 100' / 18.20m to 30.40m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |