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Beech
Beech
(Fagus sylvatica)
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Beech seedling
© Stephen Dalton / www.nhpa.co.uk
Beech seedlings
© Duncan McEwan / naturepl.com
Beech seedlings
© Bob Gibbons / www.ardea.com
Young leaves, buds opening
© John Mason / www.ardea.com
New beech leaves emerging
© G. J. Cambridge / www.nhpa.co.uk
Beech buds
© Mike Lane / www.nhpa.co.uk
Beech leaves
© lauriecampbell.com
Beech flowers and leaves
© Bob Fredrick / www.osfimages.com
Beech tree
© www.ardea.com
Beech tree
© www.osfimages.com
Beech tree in early autumn
© Jason Smalley / naturepl.com
Mature beech nuts
© William Osborn / naturepl.com
Beech masts
© lauriecampbell.com
Beech leaves in autumn colours
© Deni Bown / www.osfimages.com
Beech wood in autumn
© Niall Benvie / www.osfimages.com
Beech tree in mid autumn
© Jason Smalley / naturepl.com
Beech wood in autumn
© Chris Gomersall
Beech wood in autumn
© Johan de Meester / www.ardea.com
Fallen leaves and husks
© Bob Gibbons / www.ardea.com
Beech tree in winter
© www.ardea.com
Ancient pollarded beech tree
© Steve Hopkin / www.ardea.com
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