Beech (Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Europe, Asia and North America. source
Beech (Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Europe, Asia and North America.
Beech grows on a wide range of soil types, acidic or basic, provided they are not waterlogged. source
Beech grows on a wide range of soil types, acidic or basic, provided they are not waterlogged.
The beech blight aphid (Grylloprociphilus imbricator) is a common pest of American beech trees. source
The beech blight aphid (Grylloprociphilus imbricator) is a common pest of American beech trees.
Beeches are also used as food plants by some species of Lepidoptera (see list of Lepidoptera that feed on beeches). source
Beeches are also used as food plants by some species of Lepidoptera (see list of Lepidoptera that feed on beeches).
Beech bark is extremely thin and scars easily. Since the beech tree has such delicate bark, carvings. source
Beech bark is extremely thin and scars easily. Since the beech tree has such delicate bark, carvings.
Beech bark disease is a fungal infection that attacks the American beech through damage caused by scale insects. source
Beech bark disease is a fungal infection that attacks the American beech through damage caused by scale insects.
Beech was a late entrant to Great Britain after the last glaciation, and may have been restricted to basic soils in the south of England. source
Beech was a late entrant to Great Britain after the last glaciation, and may have been restricted to basic soils in the south of England.
The beech is classified as a native in the south of England and as a non-native in the north where it is often removed from 'native' woods. source
The beech is classified as a native in the south of England and as a non-native in the north where it is often removed from 'native' woods.
Large areas of the Chilterns are covered with beech woods, which are habitat to the common bluebell and other flora. source
Large areas of the Chilterns are covered with beech woods, which are habitat to the common bluebell and other flora.
Beech is not native to Ireland; however, it was widely planted from the 18th century. source
Beech is not native to Ireland; however, it was widely planted from the 18th century.
The campaign is backed by Tim Farron MP who tabled a motion on 3 December 2007 regarding the status of beech in Cumbria. source
The campaign is backed by Tim Farron MP who tabled a motion on 3 December 2007 regarding the status of beech in Cumbria.
Beech wood is an excellent firewood, easily split and burning for many hours with bright but calm flames. source
Beech wood is an excellent firewood, easily split and burning for many hours with bright but calm flames.
The fruit of the beech tree is known as beechnuts or mast and is found in small burrs that drop from the tree in autumn. source
The fruit of the beech tree is known as beechnuts or mast and is found in small burrs that drop from the tree in autumn.
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) occurs across much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, with a disjunct population in Mexico. source
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) occurs across much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, with a disjunct population in Mexico.
The pigment bistre was made from beech wood soot. source
The pigment bistre was made from beech wood soot.
