Beech - Wikipedia
Beech (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. There are 14 accepted species in two distinct subgenera, Englerianae Denk & G.W.Grimm and Fagus. [1] .
Beech Trees: Types, Leaves, Bark — Identification Guide …
2024年3月6日 · 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.
10 Common Varieties of Beech Trees - The Spruce
2024年1月4日 · Beech trees are deciduous trees in the Fagus genus with roughly a dozen species native to different parts of the world. With a narrow but lush and dense canopy, beech trees are popular choices for residential shade trees, and …
How to Identify the American Beech Tree - Treehugger
2024年8月31日 · Use leaves, bark, fruit, and other tree characteristics to identify this tree. The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is the only species of beech tree native to North America. Before the...
Fagus grandifolia - Wikipedia
Fagus grandifolia, the American beech or North American beech, is the only species of beech native to North America. Its current range comprises the eastern United States, isolated pockets of Mexico and southeastern Canada. [4] Prior to the glacial maximum of the Pleistocene epoch, the tree flourished over most of North America, reaching ...
Beech | Description, Uses, Nut, & Species | Britannica
2024年11月27日 · 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 …
12 Types of Beech Trees (Characteristics & Distribution)
2024年10月31日 · Beech is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to subtropical and temperate Eurasia and North America. There are 14 accepted species in two distinct subgenera, Englerianae Denk & G.W.Grimm and Fagus.
Beech Tree: Description, Types, and Care Tips - Planet Natural
2024年9月9日 · Beech trees hold a special place in the world of trees due to their longevity, smooth and distinctive gray bark, and stunning seasonal foliage transformation. They are known for contributing to wildlife, providing food and shelter for various animals.
Fagaceae - Wikipedia
The Fagaceae (/ fəˈɡeɪsi.iː, - ˌaɪ /; from Latin fagus 'beech tree') are a family of flowering plants that includes beeches, chestnuts and oaks, and comprises eight genera with about 927 species. [2] . Fagaceae in temperate regions are mostly deciduous, whereas in the tropics, many species occur as evergreen trees and shrubs.
The Beeches - American Trees
The beech is the most elegantly groomed of all the trees of the woods. Its rind is smooth, close knit and of soft Quaker grey, sometimes mottled and in varying shades, and decorated with delicate lichens.