European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Deciduous forest tree native to Europe, producing small edible nuts (beechnuts) historically pressed for oil.
Family
Fagaceae
Temperature
10-20°C (absolute 6-35°C)
Rainfall
500-1000mm (absolute 300-1500mm)
Altitude
1700m
Soil pH
5-7 (absolute 4-8.2)
Soil types
Deep, well-drained fertile soils