Beech Tree Plant. Plant beech trees in a good, rich, acidic soil that isn’t compacted. The american beech is a deciduous tree in the fagus genus, which also includes the european beech (fagus sylvatia), another popular landscape tree.
Leaves typically hang on well into the winter months adding to the seasonal interest. The beech tree is a common choice for planting in rural areas, parks, or golf courses. Growing beech trees from seed.