Beech

Beech trees fagus sylvatica are one of the finest trees to find in an Irish woodland. This non-native species was introduced at some point in history, many centuries ago at least, and has become so widespread that it would appear to be a native Irish tree.

The Beech Tree from John Evelyn Sylva, Discourse of Forest Trees 1786

Scientific Name(s): Fagus grandifolia Abundance: uncommon What: nuts, inner bark, young leaves How: nuts raw, roasted; inner bark toasted, boiled; young leaves raw Where: woods When: winter, spring, summer, fall Nutritional Value: calories Dangers: beech nuts contain small amounts of oxalic acid and a few other compounds with minor toxicity.Small amounts of the nuts can be eaten raw but larger quantities should be roasted to remove the compounds. Beech leaves and young nuts Close-up of young…

American beech is a strikingly handsome tree with tight, smooth, and skin-like light gray bark. Learn about its growth and uses.

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