- Beech - Wikipedia
The common name of "beech" is from the Anglo-Saxon boc, bece or beoce, the German buche, the Swedish box - all meaning "book" as well as beech and derived from the Sanskrit boko or letter and bokos or writings
- Beech | Description, Uses, Nut, Species | Britannica
Beech, genus of about 10 species of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere Many are cultivated as ornamentals, and the attractive wood is useful for timber Learn about beech characteristics, uses, and species
- Beech Trees: Types, Leaves, Bark — Identification Guide (Pictures)
Beech trees (botanical name Fagus) are tall deciduous shade trees with lime green ovate leaves, creating a dense, rounded crown All varieties of beech trees produce small clusters of yellow-green flowers, followed by beech tree fruit or beechnuts
- American beech - The Morton Arboretum
American beech is a large, graceful native tree, excellent for large, park-like landscapes where it has room to spread its wide, low-growing branches The massive trunk has beautiful silver-gray bark; the dark green summer foliage turns a golden-bronze in the fall
- Learn About American Beech - Arbor Day Foundation
It is a versatile tree, often used in parks, golf courses, acreages, and the forestry industry The American beech is not a tree you plant for fast growth and quick shade — this slow grower is planted for future generations to enjoy And what a lovely legacy for you to leave
- Beech Tree – Forestry. com
The beech tree, belonging to the genus Fagus within the Fagaceae family, stands as a captivating emblem of the deciduous flora in temperate zones across the Northern Hemisphere
- American Beech » HF G
Compared to other trees within its range, American beech uses twice as much water for transpiration and annual growth, making moderate to poorly drained soils, coniferous forests, stream banks, and moderately shaded areas good habitat for beech
- Beech - Wood
While beech species grow in every hemisphere, the one you'll find in North America is American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) "Blue beech," which shares the same range, proves to be hornbeam In lower elevations, beech often grows in pure stands, with trees to 120' in height and 4' in diameter
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