European Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica
Native Home: Central, western, and parts of southern Europe.
Height: Typically 80–130 ft (25–40 m).
Lifespan: Often 200–300 years, sometimes longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong, fine-grained wood used for furniture, flooring, tools, and indoor construction.
Seeds: Beech nuts, called beechnuts, provide food for wildlife and can be used in limited food applications after proper processing.
Harvesting Method: Mature trees are selectively felled for timber, and beechnuts are collected in autumn.
Age to Harvest: Timber trees are commonly harvested after 80–120 years, depending on forest management.
Products: Furniture, flooring, plywood, tool handles, and firewood.
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) — Plant Price in India
Plant height: 1–2 ft (30–60 cm)
Typical estimated price: ₹3,000–₹5,000
Maximum estimated price: Around ₹8,500 for a specialty or imported live plant
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