Species description: The American Beech is an iconic deciduous hardwood species valued in bonsai for its elegant features, including its smooth gray bark and delicate branching. The smooth bark is particularly striking as the tree matures. In spring, it has thin vibrant green leaves that transition to yellow in the fall. It has distinctive, long, thin buds that are showy in the winter.
Specimen description: American Beech are quite rare in bonsai cultivation, and this particular specimen has great potential. It has the beginning of an excellent nebari, a number of great initial branch options, and escape branches for growing into a larger bonsai if desired. This tree could make a great medium or large bonsai.
USDA zones: 4-9
Light requirements: Partial to Full sun
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out.
Size: 2 gallon pot
Shipping: This tree may ship dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: The American Beech is an iconic deciduous hardwood species valued in bonsai for its elegant features, including its smooth gray bark and delicate branching. The smooth bark is particularly striking as the tree matures. In spring, it has thin vibrant green leaves that transition to yellow in the fall. It has distinctive, long, thin buds that are showy in the winter.
Specimen description: American Beech are quite rare in bonsai cultivation, and this particular specimen has great potential. It has the beginning of an excellent nebari, a number of great initial branch options, and escape branches for growing into a larger bonsai if desired. This tree could make a great medium or large bonsai.
USDA zones: 4-9
Light requirements: Partial to Full sun
Watering requirements: Keep moist, do not allow to dry out.
Size: 2 gallon pot
Shipping: This tree may ship dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
