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european beech

Fagus sylvatica

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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Field Notes

Notes:

blue #23: This species is similar to the American beech but has a darker gray bark. It grows up to 60 feet tall and 45 feet wide. This particular tree is the largest European beech on campus.

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Fagus sylvatica

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AnnaWhipkey
Unfortunately this tree was removed in 2012. It sustained quite a bit of storm damage and was considered hazardous.

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Purdue Arboretum

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PublishedAugust 3, 2011

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