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Old 03-28-2005, 10:51 AM   #10
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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


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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?
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