Beech trees are native to temperate and subtropical areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. Their bark is thin, gray, and smooth even in older trees. Beeches have alternate, simple, slender leaves that are entire or sparsely toothed, and from 5-15 centimeters (cm) long and 4-10 cm broad. More @Wikipedia
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