Large
deciduous tree with rounded spreading crown and often branches close to the
ground.
Height :
up to 100 feet (30.5
m)
Spread
: 30-40 feet (9.1-12.2 m).
Location :
native to the
British Isles, continental Europe and western Asia.
Fruit :
The fruits are 1 inch (2.5 cm) woody capsules
covered with soft spines. At maturity, they split open in four sections to
reveal two oily triangular beechnuts.
Leaves :
Toothed,
elliptic leaves, 2-4 inches (5.1-10.2 cm) long. The foliage of beech is
shiny dark green, turning rich golden copper in fall.
