An illustration of a flowering branch and empty cupule of beech. Beech (Fagus) is a genus of ten species of deciduous trees in the family Fagaceae, native to temperate Europe and North America.

Beech

An illustration of a flowering branch and empty cupule of beech. Beech (Fagus) is a genus of ten species…

An illustration of a beech branch.

Beech Branch

An illustration of a beech branch.

The branch of a Castanopsis chrysophylla, a species of beech tree.

Branch of Castanopsis Chrysophylla

The branch of a Castanopsis chrysophylla, a species of beech tree.

The branch of a Fagus americana, a species of beech tree.

Branch of Fagus Americana

The branch of a Fagus americana, a species of beech tree.

The common name of fagus sylvatica is common beech. The male flowers have drooping heads. The female flowers grow two to four together.

Branchlet of Fagus Sylvatica with Male and Female Flowers

The common name of fagus sylvatica is common beech. The male flowers have drooping heads. The female…

The branch of a Pasania densiflora, a species of beech tree.

Branch of Pasania Densiflora

The branch of a Pasania densiflora, a species of beech tree.