Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
— Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —
Leaves: Simple, elliptical
Mature height: 60-160 feet
Bark: Very smooth, thin, gray
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Look for shiny, dark green leaves with an elliptical shape, turning chartreuse, golden, or yellow-brown in the fall. Its nuts are a good food source for squirrels and a number of bird species. The European beech was brought to the Americas from the continent in the 1700s, where its wood was used to make writing tablets for a number of years.
Erected by Fort Greene Park Conservancy; New York City Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.
Location. 40° 41.429′ N, 73° 58.435′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Marker can be reached from Washington Park just north of Dekalb Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. English Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern White Pine
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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