Also known as beachnut or purple European beech.
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| Habit/Size | up to 160 ft. tall |
| Germination | cold stratify (90-120 days), sow 3/8 in deep, can be fall planted for spring germination  |
| Zones | USDA 4-7 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous tree |
| Uses | edible*(leaves, oil, seeds), medicinal*, oil (biofuel, lubricant, polish), fiber |
| Notes | large quantities of the seed (and oil from it) can be toxic |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Seeds Per Oz. | ≈ 100 |
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