You can find this tree near Magnolia Circle in the southwest corner of Magnolia Circle, just to the west of the small parking lot.
Beech is one of the more distinctive trees in this area. Large trees have unusually smooth
bark without the
lumps seen on hackberry bark. The
leaves have very regular, parallel veins that extend all the way to a tooth at the margin. In fall and winter, the spear-shaped
buds are unmistakable and the
fruits look like no other.
Beeches are fairly common in this area. They often rot out in the center, making hollow trees common.
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whole tree (or vine) - general |
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