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For other uses, see Beech (disambiguation). Beech (Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Europe, Asia and North America. Recent classification systems of the genus recognize ten to thirteen species in two distinct subgenera, Engleriana and Fagus.
American beeches live 300 to 400 years, grow 70 to 80 feet tall and can be more than 3 feet around. They are recognized by their smooth, light gray bark. American beech trees retain this smooth texture their entire lives. In shady forests, beeches grow up long and straight with small, dense crowns of foliage.