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The 300 year-old beech tree which has impressed generations of Pendle Hill residents and visitors has been named the Pennsylvania State Champion American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). With a height of 91 feet, a spread of 101 feet and a circumference (at 4.5 feet) of 262 inches, the Pendle Hill beech tree is unsurpassed for its size. To see a photo of our tree and how it compares to other large trees, check out www.pabigtrees.com/trees/species/fagus_beech.htm