Family: Fagaceae Beech
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Screen, specimen, street tree |
| Height | 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m |
| Spread | 30' to 45' / 9.20m to 13.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| 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 |