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Beech
A majestic deciduous tree with smooth gray bark and glossy green leaves that turn golden-copper in autumn. It produces small, triangular nuts (beech mast) and thrives in well-drained soils.
Basic Information
Species:
Beech
Variety:
Scientific Name:
Fagus sylvatica
Cramond Trees Location
Related Tree Tags:
50
Location:
Cramond Primary – woodland garden
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More about the Tree
Uses and Benefits:
A majestic tree with smooth gray bark and edible nuts (beech mast), historically ground into flour or roasted. The wood is strong and fine-grained, ideal for furniture, flooring, and tool handles. Beech forests support diverse wildlife, and the tree’s dense canopy provides excellent shade.
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Fun facts:
Beech nuts (mast) were Neolithic survival food - archaeologists find them in ancient middens.
Mature beeches can live 300+ years and "remember" centuries of climate changes in their rings.
The smooth bark was once used as parchment.
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