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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. How to Identify the American Beech Tree - Treehugger

    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 …

  4. Beech Trees: Types, Leaves, Bark — Identification Guide

    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 …

  5. 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.

  6. Beech Tree – Forestry.com

    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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Beech Tree: Description, Types, and Care Tips - Planet Natural

    Dec 29, 2024 · Discover the various types of beech trees, their descriptions, and essential care tips. Our planting guide ensures successful beech tree growth.

  9. Fagus grandifolia - Wikipedia

    The genus name Fagus is Latin for "beech", and the specific epithet grandifolia comes from grandis "large" and folium "leaf", in reference to the American beech's larger leaves when …

  10. 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 …