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Fagus sylvatica
It is a large tree, capable of reaching heights of up to 49 m (160 ft) tall[1] and 3 m (10 ft) trunk diameter, though more typically 25–35 m (80–115 ft) tall and up to 1.5 m (5 ft) trunk diameter. A 10-year-old sapling will stand about 4 m (13 ft) tall. It has a typical lifespan of 150 to 200 years, though sometimes up to 300 years. The appearance varies according to its habitat; in forest conditions, it tends to have a long, slender light-gray trunk with a narrow crown and erect branches, in isolation with good side light the trunk is short with a large and widely spreading crown with very long branches.
The 'Speulder & Sprielderbos' in the Netherlands are known for their magnificant beeches. There seems to be no straight meter anywhere, every stem or branch is curled.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on Apr 26, 2012
2 Comments
@Meik, consider it done!
I was looking for it before, but couldn't find it.
Atmospheric picture, would fit well into the "Trees" mission.