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 …

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 …

Aug 31, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Mar 6, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Oct 11, 2023 · 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.

Jan 2, 2025 · 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 …

Jun 14, 2025 · Beech trees, part of the Fagus genus, genus of about 10 species of deciduous ornamental and timber trees in the family Fagaceae native to temperate and subtropical regions of …

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 …