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European beech

European beech

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 

Bucheckern der Rotbuche Wolfgang Schödel

Rotbuche Ganzer Baum Janina Deutschmann

Rotbuche Rinde Janina Deutschmann

Bucheckern der Rotbuche Wolfgang Schödel II

Photos: Wolfgang Schödel (1,4), Janina Deutschmann (2,3)