A text from Daniel Kneeshaw from the “Sous-groupe Forêt du Comité consultatif en environnement de Morin-Heights”. One of the easiest trees to identify in the winter, the american beech, is recognised by its smooth bark, its propensity to retain leaves, its alternate branching habit and its long pointy buds (see images).  This extremely shade-tolerant tree is also one of the Lire la suite →