Beech Collection (#49)

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Hornbeam (Carpinus) trees in misty woodland in Breite, near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Mixed forest, Lotrulu Mountains, Romania
Mixed forest of beech, Norway spruce, birch, rowan and Wych elm trees on the slopes of the Lotrulu Mountains (Southern Carpathians) in south-west Romania. Photographed in autumn

Fallen Hornbeam leaves (Carpinus betulus)
Fallen Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Sessile Oak and Beech leaves in woodland at Breite, near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Ancient wood pasture with oak (Quercus sp.) and Beech (Fagus sp.) trees in the mist at the Breite nature Reserve near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Beech wood (Fagus sylvatica) in snow. Photographed in the Massif Central, France

White Fork-moss (Leucobryum glaucum) growing in oak and beech woodland in the autumn. Photographed in Dorset in the United Kingdom

Beech (Fagus) woodland in snow
Beech (Fagus) woodland in winter snow. Snow has also stuck to the tree trunks after windy weather. Photographed in the United Kingdom

Beech woodland (Fagus sp. )
Aerial view of woodland Beech trees (Fagus sp.) in the spring

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Branches and foliage of Beech (Fagus) in the spring

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Male flowers and new foliage of Beech (Fagus sp.) emerging in the spring

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Spring foliage on Beech trees (Fagus)

Death cap fungi (Amanita phalloides) at the base of a beech tree (Fagus sp. not seen) The mycelium of the death cap fungus shares a symbiotic relationship with the beech

Porcelain fungi (Oudemansiella mucida) on a beech tree (Fagus sp.). This edible fungus is specific to beech wood. It occurs on both living and dead trees

Gem-studded puffball fungi (Lycoperdon perlatum). These fungi are white in colour when young and turn brown once mature. They are only edible when they are young

Bark and commercial cork. Selection of bark (cork) from different tree species and examples of different uses of commercial cork

European beech forest (Fagus sylvatica). Photographed in the Soderasens National Park, Skane, Sweden

Beech leaf. Close-up of the leaf of a beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) showing the pattern of veins and cells

Twisted beech tree (Fagus sp. )
Twisted beech tree (Fagus sp.). Photographed in the Peak District National Park near Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, UK

Fallen leaves in a river, gathered against a rock. This is the River Barle, in Hawkridge, Exmoor National Park, UK

Beech foliage (Fagus sp.) in autumn. Photographed in Perthsire, Scotland, UK

Beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica). Photographed in Dorset, UK

Epiphytic plants. Ancient beech tree trunk (Fagus sylvatica) covered with epiphytic plants. The trunk is covered predominately with mosses and lichen

Male beech flowers (Fagus sylvatica)
Male flowers of a beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), with young leaves. Photographed in Dorset, UK

Fallen Beech leaves in autumn. (Fagus sylvatica)

Beech woodland in Autumn
Pathway in Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) in the Autumn at about 900m altitude, near St. Agreve, near Monts d Ardeche PNR, Massif Central in France

Beech trees (Fagus)
Aerial view of Beech (Fagus) trees, newly in leaf, in strong winds. The top branches are so flexible that they bend readily, adsorbing the energy of the wind

Oak and beech trees, Dartmoor, UK
Oak and beech trees. Oak trees (Quercus sp.) and beech trees (Fagus sp.) on the banks of the River Teign in Dartmoor, UK. The branches are spreading out as much as possible to capture the light

Beech trees in autumn
Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Photographed in Teign Gorge, Dartmoor, UK

Beech tree leaves (Fagus sylvatica). These new leaves are very thin and papery in order that they can capture the maximum amount of sunlight

Beech tree in autumn
Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Photographed in thgee Forest of Dean, Herefordshire, UK

Mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) beside a road (not seen). The famous avenue is situated at Badbury Rings, on the Kingston Lacy estate, in Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Autumn colour. Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Photographed in Triglav National Park, Slovenia, in October

Beech tree foliage (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn. Photographed in the Lake District, UK

Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, with deciduous beech (Fagus) in fall colors, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Deciduous beech (Fagus) in fall colours, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaves in autumn colour, abstract, London, England

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) windblown leaves in autumn colour, blurred movement, London, England

Old trackway in Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn at about 900 m altitude, near St
ROG-13087 Old trackway in Beech woodland in autumn at about 900m altitude Near St. Agreve, edge of the Monts d'Ardeche PNR, Massif Central

Beech seedlings ROG 5292 Fagus syluatica © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-5292 BEECH seedlings Fagus sylvatica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Myrtle Beech - big, massive Myrtle Beech in lush temperate rainforest with different kinds of floor-growing fern
SAS-1211 Myrtle Beech - big, massive Myrtle Beech in lush temperate rainforest with different kinds of floor-growing fern and treefern

Seven-leaved bittercress (Cardamine heptaphylla) in montane beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) on Mont Aigoual, Cevennes
ROG-13154 Seven-leaved bittercress - in montane beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) Mont Aigoual, Cevennes, France Cardamine heptaphylla Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Ancient wood pasture with old oaks and beeches in the mist, autumn; the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara;
ROG-13421 Ancient wood pasture with old oaks and beeches in the mist, autumn the Breite nature reserve near Sigishoara; Transylvania

Beech and hornbeam woodland in the mist, Breite, near Sigishoara; Transylvania, Romania
ROG-13420 Beech and hornbeam woodland in the mist Breite, near Sigishoara; Transylvania, Romania Fagus sylvatica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Temperate rainforest - lush temperate rainforest with Myrtle Beeches and lots of treefern
SAS-1220 Temperate rainforest - lush temperate rainforest with Myrtle Beeches and lots of treefern, ground-growing fern and fungi Mait's Rest, Great Otways National Park, Great Ocean Road

Red Beech - a Red Beech in colourful autumn foliage against blue sky on a clear autumn day - Baden-Wuerttemberg
SAS-1221 Red Beech - a Red Beech in colourful autumn foliage against blue sky on a clear autumn day Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Fagus sylvatica Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are

Beech Tree - woodland covered in frost - North Hessen - Germany
USH-5100 Beech Tree - woodland covered in frost North Hessen - Germany Fagus sylvatica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hericium Fungi - Fungus on Beech, New Forest UK - Biodiversity action sp
ROG-9913 Hericium Fungi Fungus on Beech, New Forest UK - Biodiversity action sp. Hericium erinaceus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Beech - autumn leaves
ME-1836 Common Beech - autumn leaves Fagus sylvatica Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Beech trees, with their majestic presence and vibrant foliage, are a cherished part of the British landscape. In Our British Forest Trees (colour litho), we can admire the intricate details of these remarkable trees that have stood tall for centuries. The enchanting sight of Bluebells in woodland creates a picturesque scene, as their delicate blooms contrast beautifully against the backdrop of towering beech trees. These ancient Beech trees in Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK stand as silent witnesses to generations gone by. A Copper beech tree at Croft Castle, Herefordshire, England showcases nature's artistry with its stunning copper-colored leaves. As we wander along Bregagh Road near Armoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, we are greeted by The Dark Hedges - an awe-inspiring avenue trees that seem to create a magical tunnel. In Aberfeldy, Tayside Region, Scotland, The Birks of Aberfeldy come alive during autumn when beech trees transform into a riotous display of fiery hues. Meanwhile, New Forest in the UK offers us glimpses into vast woodlands where beech trees thrive alongside other native species. Another breathtaking sight awaits us at The Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland - an iconic beech tree avenue that has captured the hearts and imaginations of many visitors from around the world. Dockey Wood in Herts is adorned with carpets of bluebells amidst its serene Beech Woodland setting. The Beech Hedge at Meikleour near Blairgowrie stands proudly as one of Britain's tallest and longest hedges made entirely out trees – a testament to human ingenuity and nature's resilience working hand-in-hand. Alnwick Garden presents us with yet another captivating view; here we find paths snaking through springtime Beech woodland creating an idyllic escape from everyday life.