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 Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of BEECH is any of a genus (Fagus of the family Fagaceae, the beech family) of hardwood trees with smooth gray bark and small edible nuts; also : its wood
How to Identify the American Beech Tree - Treehugger It is a large, stately, and versatile tree with an impressive leafy canopy that appears in many settings, from parks and golf courses to private acreages and forestry Its canopy turns a gorgeous
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
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 | Silvics of North America Beech wood is excellent for turning and steam bending It wears well, is easily treated with preservatives, and is used for flooring, furniture, veneer, and containers The distinctive triangular nuts are eaten by people and are an important food for wildlife
Nothofagus - Wikipedia Beech mast Every four to six years or so, Nothofagus produces a heavier crop of seeds and is known as the beech mast In New Zealand, the beech mast causes an increase in the population of introduced mammals such as mice, rats, and stoats