American Beech leaves - photo by Ed Frank

American Beech along the Paved Trail, Cook Forest State Park, PA - photo by Ed Frank

Bark of a mature American Beech, Cook Forest State Park, PA - photo by Ed Frank

Bark of young American Beech, about 6" diameter - photo by Ed Frank

Zoar Valley, NY. Jerry Horowitz with 11' 9" CBH x 110' American beech. The second largest beech in Zoar.  photo by Tom Diggens.