Wood identification. while beech species grow in every hemisphere, the one you'll find in north america is american beech (fagus grandifolia). "blue beech," which shares the same range, proves to be hornbeam. in lower elevations, beech often grows in pure stands, with trees to 120' in height and 4' in diameter.. European beech trees earn more per acre than american beech trees in a commercial tree plantation. the difference is wood grain. mahogany is one of the most valuable tropical hardwoods in the world prized for its beauty, durability, and color.. Editor's note: article excerpted from wood of the month archives. american beech, or fagus grandifolia, is the only species of beech native to the united states. long considered a general utility.
We are able to offer american beech wood at select times because of careful management and tracking of the population. beech wood has good workability, and is commonly used for inexpensive furniture, flooring, lumber and veneer, among other things. it is often considered as a good alternative for hard maple woods.. Beech wood is an excellent firewood, easily split and burning for many hours with bright but calm flames. slats of beech wood are washed in caustic soda to leach out any flavor or aroma characteristics and are spread around the bottom of fermentation tanks for budweiser beer.. Huge forests of american beech were thriving in ohio, kentucky, indiana and central michigan when colonists arrived. the beech tree's exacting requirements for growth made it an indicator of good farm land and as colonists began clearing land, the beech disappeared. american beech wood was used as a source of fuel for their large, open fireplaces..
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