The tree that I found and identified was an American Beech. I knew that it was an American Beech rather than a young maple because its buds were long and pointy. Also the buds had a zigzag pattern where they were growing out of the branch and were cigar-like. Young maples buds are typically a little plumper than the buds of an American Beech. Also, the tree itself was quite large and had Beech Bark disease, which again means that it must be an American Beech. Finally, I observed no signs of flowering.