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mark12_30 · 03-28-2005, 10:51 AM

beech trees

"The name Beech is in early English boc, bece, or beoce; in German Buche, and in Swedish bok, and signifies either a book or the tree, the two senses being supposed to be connected by the fact that the ancient Runic writings were engraved upon beechen boards."

There follows a lovely discussion of the Beech tree-- one of Proffessor Tolkien's favorites.

"The Beech requires a thoroughly drained soil, and accordingly flourishes on high ground, whether calcareous or sandy. Its gray stems may thus be seen--often of great girth--throwing out their spreading roots."

Nuranar: here is some practical info on the beech, latin name fagus, elvish name Almost-Mallorn:

http://www.botanyworld.com/fagus.html

Quote:

F. grandiflora, the American Beech, is found wild from New Brunswick to Florida and Texas.

So I'd guess, give it a well-drained spot, sandy soil, hilltop or hillside (no swamps) and you might be able to grow one of Tolkien's Almost-Mallorns, even down there in Texas.

I'd like to hear from someone who knows about linden trees. Since Tinuviel's footfall is as light as a Linden Leaf, I've always wondered. Anoone got a picture or a link?

Mithalwen · 03-28-2005, 11:17 AM

http://www.2020site.org/trees/linden.html

http://www.treesforlondon.org.uk/htm...aplatyphyllos/

images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:iEALTjo5yk0J:www.moseleypark.co.uk/schools/images/lime.jpg

Try these.

There are wonderful beech woods near where I live - their fabulous structure make them natures cathedrals... very elvish

Hilde Bracegirdle · 03-28-2005, 11:47 AM

Wow Aman! You HAVE been busy haven't you! I was surprised to find myself on your list and actually would request a bit of a migration. I formerly was of Maryland, USA, but could now be said to be Ohio resident of quite some duration (12 years). Not quite Canada I'm afraid, but pretty darn close!

Amanaduial the archer · 03-28-2005, 04:06 PM

Tick

And Mithadan, point taken - you're up

03-28-2005, 11:17 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	http://www.2020site.org/trees/linden.html http://www.treesforlondon.org.uk/htm...aplatyphyllos/ images.google.co.uk/images?q=tbn:iEALTjo5yk0J:www.moseleypark.co.uk/schools/images/lime.jpg Try these. There are wonderful beech woods near where I live - their fabulous structure make them natures cathedrals... very elvish __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-28-2005, 04:06 PM	#4
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,347	Tick And Mithadan, point taken - you're up __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

03-28-2005, 11:47 AM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Wow Aman! You HAVE been busy haven't you! I was surprised to find myself on your list and actually would request a bit of a migration. I formerly was of Maryland, USA, but could now be said to be Ohio resident of quite some duration (12 years). Not quite Canada I'm afraid, but pretty darn close!