Other Names Also known as English beech, Carpathian beech, Danish beech, and others according to country of origin.
Sources Grows in Europe and southeast Asia.
Appearance Generally straight grained with broad rays, and fine, even texture. Pale cream to pinkish brown heartwood that darkens to a pale reddish brown. Physical Props Hard and heavy, with high bending and crushing strength and moderately high stiffness and shock resistance. Poor dimensional stability and decay resistance. Working Props Machines well but can be difficult to work by hand.