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Beech Family (Fagaceae)

Suggested tree urban tree selections for improvment of biodiversity. (More info About these selections)

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Beech

American Beech (Fagus Grandifolia)
Oaks

Oaks, particularly in the white oak group, offer one of the better opportunities for cities to increase their biodiversity. Many oaks are already in production, and they have been well studied. Others are deserving of more urban trials.
Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica)
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus)
Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muelenbergii)
OverCup Oak (Quercus lyrata)
Post Oak (Quercus stellata)
Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii)
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)

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T. Davis Sydnor, Ph. D. and Nick E. D'Amato
Urban Forestry Department
School of Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
2021 Coffey Road,
Columbus OH 43210
(614) 292-3865

Beech Family (Fagaceae)

Beech

Oaks