- Beech - Wikipedia
Beech (genus Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to subtropical (accessory forest element) and temperate (as dominant element of mesophytic forests) Eurasia and North America
- Fagus grandifolia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
More information on Fagus An excellent shade tree This tree was used by Native Americans for building materials, medicine, and food Wood is hard, strong, and tough though it will rot when exposed to weather or soil The wood is used for flooring, tools, containers, and has a high fuel value
- 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
- Fagus grandifolia - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Fagus grandifolia, commonly called American beech, is native to eastern North America It is a large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-80’ (less frequently to 120’) tall with a dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown
- Beech | Description, Uses, Nut, Species | Britannica
beech, (genus Fagus), genus of about 10 species of deciduous ornamental and timber trees in the family Fagaceae native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere The pale red-brown wood is durable underwater and is valued for indoor use, tool handles, and shipping containers
- Fagus - Trees and Shrubs Online
Fagus is best raised from seed, either sown when fresh in autumn or kept cool and dry until spring Cultivars are reproduced by grafting, and to the horticulture student Fagus is a forgiving genus on which to hone this skill
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia): History, Characteristics . . .
Historically, the American Beech has played significant roles in both native cultures and colonial economies Indigenous peoples used beech nuts for food, and the wood was utilized for everything from tool handles to furniture due to its strength and fine grain
- Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) - Gardenia
Native to eastern North America, Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) is a magnificent, large, deciduous tree adorned with a short trunk and a dense, wide-spreading crown
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