Tree ID Help Please.

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 06:34 PM

I recently posted this tree photo in the "Snow Photo's" thread, as I thought it made quite a nice pic.

However, I'm not very good on tree ID's, and am not at all sure as to what type of tree it is. (Didn't make a close up inspection of the tree when I took the photo)

Any help with ID appreciated.

Regards
Mike.

Hedge Witch · #2 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 06:52 PM

I think it's a Beech

The smooth grey bark is characteristic.

The Woodman · #3 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 07:06 PM

It looks very much like a beech to me as well, Mike. As HW says, the smooth grey bark are characteristic features as is the "jizz" of the open grown form.

Plantation grown beech trees are very different in form, being more upright. They also tolerate shade well as young trees, often grown under another species.

Lancashire Lad · #4 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks very much to both of you.

Much appreciated.

Regards
Mike.

KeenTeen17 · #5 (**permalink**) 26-02-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

I think it's a Beech

The smooth grey bark is characteristic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Woodman

It looks very much like a beech to me as well, Mike. As HW says, the smooth grey bark are characteristic features as is the "jizz" of the open grown form.

Plantation grown beech trees are very different in form, being more upright. They also tolerate shade well as young trees, often grown under another species.

yeah. looks like beech to me. Nice photo by the way. You should have checked for Ganodermas