American Beech (Fagus Grandifolia)

Typically 50-60 feet tall, the American Beech tree is abundantly found in the northern region of Alabama. It’s primarily known for its dotted, super smooth grayish bark that’s covered in bright green leaves. The leaves of an American beech tree have pointed tips with parallel veins running across the surface off a central medullar midrib. Each vein on an American beech tree leaf ends into a sharp separate point, giving the foliage a unique appearance that’s edged on all sides.