Name Fagus Sylvatica It may sound a bit or quite strange to many people, since it is a name that is both difficult to write and difficult to pronounce and it is that perhaps many people do not know what or which plant we are talking about, but when calling this plant by its common name which is “Come on“They will understand what plant we are talking about, this name being easier for anyone to pronounce.
However, there are many people who, even knowing what this plant is, do not know how beneficial it is for health and not only for human beings, but also for animals, while others are totally unaware of it, it is for this reason that we will speak openly about the origin, the characteristics of this plant, whose benefits and medicinal properties derive from them, as well as the care of this tree.
Origin of the common beech
Characteristics of the common beech
The common beech is undoubtedly a tree that, depending on the area where it is found, will develop or grow differently, since if it is in an isolated area its branches can grow horizontallyWhile if it is found in a very dense forest, its branches can grow vertically, it should be noted that this tree can reach up to 40 meters in height and has a fairly slender trunk so that it can have stability, while its roots Secondary are responsible for absorbing both the water and the nutrients necessary for their growth.
The leaves of this tree are oval in shape and have a 10 centimeter lengthThese leaves at birth are covered with a very silky hair that as they grow they gradually lose it.
The common beech also has fruits which grow and ripen in autumn and are called “beechnuts”, these fruits are known for their woody coverwhich many people can also call hedgehog, since it has spikes and has two or three brown seeds inside.
It is necessary to know that everything from this tree is usedsince each part that makes it up is very useful for anything, such as:
The trunk or the wood
The trunk or the wood it is very easy to work Due to its material and is used by people, whether for firewood, to make paper and even to make musical instruments.
Leaves
The leaves use them to alleviate some symptoms such as flu symptomscolds, bronchitis or pharyngitis.
Hayucos (the fruit)
The beeches or the fruit of the beech used to make some animals fat and even to make and extract oil, either for burning or for edible use, although it should be noted that the abuse or excessive use of derivatives of this tree can produce unfavorable reactions to the health of both humans and animals.
Common beech care
Land
The common beech as well as vegetable plants need special care to grow betterThis is why it grows and develops best in soils with a sandy or clay texture.
Irrigation
Irrigation will depend on the soil where the beech tree is found as well as the climate, light and temperature to which it is exposed.
Light and Shade
The common beech does not have any type of limits, since this tree grows anywhereeither in places where there is a lot of shade or a lot of sun.
Wind
It is a tree so strong that it supports the strong winds that may arise, however this tree does not survive too cold weather.
