A 300-year-old common beech tree from Dalkowo in Lower Silesia, affectionately known as the "Heart of the Dalkowo Hills," is set to compete for the title of European Tree of the Year after winning the ...

A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe's most widespread and ecologically important tree species.

“In the very centre of our historic park, this beech, with its distinctive purple-tinged leaves in early spring ... now joins 15 other finalists in the European Tree of the Year competition.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Climate warming has led to a 28% decline in European beech tree growth since 2005, as trees allocate more resources to reproduction rather than growth. This ...

Then, they measured the carbon in the roots, stems, and leaves of a nearby potential "recipient" tree. Ectomycorrhizal ... of the labeled carbon than European beech, a native species.