8. Beech
Description
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The beechnut, the fruit of the beech tree, contains a seed called a three-sided hazelnut. It is edible in small quantities. A pleasant-tasting oil can also be extracted from it, which was also used for lighting at the time. Beech is the main hardwood species in Swiss forests. Until the 19th century, the forests were used to feed cattle with leaves. The leaves were also used for bedding. Parc Mon Séjour : The Hôtel-pension Mon Séjour already existed in 1840 but was rebuilt in 1870. A boarding school run by nuns opened there in 1882, with Berthe Folletête as its first pupil! That same year, 50 cedar and 80 privet trees were donated by the Syndic of Aigle, Monsieur De Loès. The surrounding park certainly dates back to when the hotel was built. It has been maintained, added to and developed over the years, and now boasts a variety of species, including chestnut, gingko, beech, yew and fir trees.
Practical Information
Latin name: Fagus sylvatica Origin: Europe Circumference: 280 cm Height: 24 m Lifespan: 400 years
Remarkable trees walk
The beechnut, the fruit of the beech tree, contains a seed called a three-sided hazelnut. It is edible in small quantities. A pleasant-tasting oil can also be extracted from it, which was also used for lighting at the time. Beech is the main hardwood species in Swiss forests. Until the 19th century, the forests were used to feed cattle with leaves. The leaves were also used for bedding. Parc Mon Séjour : The Hôtel-pension Mon Séjour already existed in 1840 but was rebuilt in 1870. A boarding school run by nuns opened there in 1882, with Berthe Folletête as its first pupil! That same year, 50 cedar and 80 privet trees were donated by the Syndic of Aigle, Monsieur De Loès. The surrounding park certainly dates back to when the hotel was built. It has been maintained, added to and developed over the years, and now boasts a variety of species, including chestnut, gingko, beech, yew and fir trees.
Practical Information
Latin name: Fagus sylvatica Origin: Europe Circumference: 280 cm Height: 24 m Lifespan: 400 years