Beech, European beech, English beech

Where does Beech grow?

Found in: Albania, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Norway, North America, Romania, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, United States, West Indies

Notes: There are 10 Fagus species.

Status: The fruit are eaten by children.

Growing Beech, European beech, English beech

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds only grow poorly. Plants also put out suckers which can be cut off and planted. Seeds need cold treatment for 3-4 months.

Edible Uses: The kernels of the nuts are eaten, raw or roasted and salted. The kernel produces an oil good for cooking food in. The oil is also used for salads. It is made into beechwood butter. The young leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also used in liqueurs. The wood is used for ageing beers and for smoking hams.

Production: Plants grow slowly. Grafted trees produce in 3-4 years. The nuts are collected after falling.

Nutrition Info

Beech, European beech, English beech Photos

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