68. Fagus sylvatica – European Beech
Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica
Nativity: Western Europe
Interesting Info:
There are large European beech forests in the hills of England. In the past, these hills were also inhabited by the “bodgers,” or chair-makers. In fact, these chair-makers actually worked in the woods among the trees themselves. Beech is actually a very sturdy wood that can bend without breaking: the perfect choice for chair-making. In 1887, a group of these people created a football league which, to this day, is named “The Chairmakers.”
DBH: 13.8 inches