Fagus sylvatica
- Height: up to 30 m
- Trunk: smooth, grey-brown bark
- Leaves: ovate to elliptical, 5-10 cm long, wavy to slightly toothed edges, initially hairy
- Fruits/seeds: triangular, edible nuts in spiky fruit cups
- Other: Shade tree species, special form of copper beech with red leaves
Photos: Wolfgang Schödel (1,4), Janina Deutschmann (2,3)