Common Beech Collection (#5)

Copper Beech or Purple Beech -Fagus sylvatica f. Purpurea-, bark, Germany

Chalk cliffs and Beech -Fagus sylvatica- forest, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Jasmund National Park, Ruegen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Beech -Fagus sylvatica- forest in the early morning light, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Jasmund National Park, Rugen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Fagus sylvatica, Common Beech

Ancient beech woodland, UK C014 / 1593
Ancient beech woodland. Pollarded beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in an ancient woodland. Pollarding is a wood management technique in which all growth is removed from the tree above 2-3 metres at

Ancient beech woodland, UK C014 / 1590
Ancient beech woodland. Pollarded beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in an ancient woodland. Pollarding is a wood management technique in which all growth is removed from the tree above 2-3 metres at

Ancient beech woodland, UK C014 / 1592
Ancient beech woodland. Pollarded beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in an ancient woodland. Pollarding is a wood management technique in which all growth is removed from the tree above 2-3 metres at

Ancient beech woodland, UK C014 / 1591
Ancient beech woodland. Pollarded beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in an ancient woodland. Pollarding is a wood management technique in which all growth is removed from the tree above 2-3 metres at

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) C016 / 4254
Bole or trunk of the Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree in the foothills of the French Pyrenees

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) C016 / 4253
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) C016 / 4249
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica). Photographed in autumn in the foothills of the French Pyrenees

Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree C013 / 9919
Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree. Mosses are small plants without roots or water-conducting stems. They typically grow in dense mats on damp trees, rocks or soil

European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in a stony field. This deciduous tree loses it leaves in autumn and winter. It typically grows to heights of over 25 metres

Fagus sylvatica, European beech pollen
Scanning electron microscope picture (X1500) showing a pollen grain as seen from the side. The image shows one of the three laterally-placed aperture furrows with a small pore in the centre

Beech tree leaf, light micrograph
Beech tree leaf. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), showing the midrib

Beech tree stem, light micrograph
Beech tree stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the woody stem of a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), showing diffuse-porous xylem vessels (dark blue)

Beech tree leaves, light micrograph
Beech tree leaves. Light micrograph of a section through two leaves from different parts of a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica)

Frost-covered beech tree. Close-up of hoar frost covering the branches of a common beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree. Hoar frost results when heat is lost through radiation into the open sky on cold clear

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) seedling. Young beech tree sprouting from amongst other plants. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

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

Fagus sylvatica var. atropunicea
Copper beech foliage (Fagus sylvatica var. atropunicea). This variety is also known as (Fagus sylvatica var. purpurea)

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

Common Beech forest - Belgium
ME-1835 Common Beech forest Belgium 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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The common beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a majestic tree species that can be found in various locations across the United Kingdom. One such place is Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, where ancient beech trees stand tall, their branches reaching towards the sky. These magnificent specimens have witnessed centuries of history and continue to thrive. In the Peak District National Park, Cheshire, a beech woodland comes alive with vibrant colors during springtime at dawn. The soft rays of sunlight filter through the leaves, creating a magical atmosphere that enchants all who visit. This serene scene showcases the beauty of nature in its purest form. Buckholt Wood, nestled within the Cotswolds Commons, boasts an enchanting landscape dominated by beech trees. As you wander through this woodland paradise, you are transported to another world where tranquility reigns supreme. Moor Crichel in Dorset reveals a different side of these remarkable trees as they shed their leaves during autumn. A pollarded Beech tree avenue paints a picturesque scene against the backdrop of fiery orange hues. It's a sight that captures both the passage of time and nature's ever-changing beauty. Kingston Lacy also showcases the charm of beech trees as they line an avenue alongside a road. In May, when spring is in full bloom, these towering giants create an awe-inspiring spectacle for passersby to admire. Venturing into one such forest brings us beneath its canopy where we witness an entirely new perspective on these magnificent beings. Looking up from below unveils an intricate network of branches and foliage that filters sunlight like stained glass windows. Milborne Wick in Somerset offers yet another glimpse into autumnal splendor as beech trees transform into golden masterpieces against clear blue skies. Their leaves carpeting the ground below creates a breathtaking vista that evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Waggoners Wells in Surrey presents us with not only beech trees but also a tranquil pond.