EUROPEAN BEECH - Fagus sylvatica

european beech

NAME: European Beech
BOTANICAL NAME: Fagus sylvatica
ALSO KNOWN AS: English Beech, Danish Beech, French Beech
RANGE: Western Europe
STRENGTH PROPERTIES: Harder stronger and stiffer than oak, cherry, maple and walnut.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Machines well. Nails, screws and glues well.
AVAILABILITY: Moderate availability
USES: Furniture, Cabinetry, Benches, Toys, Tools, Musical Instruments, and Plywood
COST: Moderate