BEECH tree

Beech, though mostly found in our northern regions, grows up in Amanos mountains in the south, too. It forms pure forests, or gets mixed with fir, pine, spruce and oak trees to form forest areas. In our country, there are 66,357 ha high beech forest areas; and 297 ha copies areas. It can grow up to 40 m high tall, with straight and cylinder-like trunks. Its leaves, with a length of 6-9 cm, have got an elliptical shape with wave-like sides, and a very influential color in autumn. Its fatty fruit is an important source of nutrient for the wild animals in nature. Naturally grown types in Turkey are; Oriental Beech (Fagus orientalis) European Beech (Fagus silvatica)