BEECH – Fagus sylvatica: [ 40 ]
Grows to over 30m but has shallow roots so can be blown over. Fruits develop as beech nuts called mast and are contained in a prickly case. Beech leaves are eaten by caterpillars and the mast is enjoyed by mice, voles, squirrels and birds. Beech wood is hard and used for parquet floors and furniture.
Grows to over 30m but has shallow roots so can be blown over. Fruits develop as beech nuts called mast and are contained in a prickly case. Beech leaves are eaten by caterpillars and the mast is enjoyed by mice, voles, squirrels and birds. Beech wood is hard and used for parquet floors and furniture.
