As the fall season starts to roll in, tree leaves are beginning to change and put on a show! The wide-spreading canopy of the American Beech provides great shade in the summer and changing to a beautiful bronze color in the fall. It is a versatile tree, often used in parks, golf courses, acreages, and the forestry industry. Beechnuts are also eaten by birds and mammals, serving as an important food for chipmunks and squirrels.