European Beech

European Beech

European Beech Alternate Text
Species Name

Fagus sylvatica

Other Names

English, French, German Beech etc. (according to origin)

Country of Origin

Central Europe

Mainly used for
Interior joinery & furniture
Cabinetmaking
Turnery
Interior joinery & furniture
Tool handles
General woodware

European Beech heartwood and sapwood are cream to pale pink in colour with a straight grain and fine, even texture. It is common practice to steam the timber, which turns it to a darker pink-red colour.