American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Two trees about 25 yards apart on lawn across the street from front of Alumni Hall, Munson Road
- Species found statewide; current uses include pulp, firewood, flooring and baskets.
- Nuts of species are sweet and important food source for wildlife.
- Susceptible to beech bark disease that causes cankers on bark.
- Beechnuts can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.