Copper Beech Plate

[Eric Holmquist]

Copper Beech Plate. When the largest Copper Beech in Connecticut finally died, some of the wood was turned over to local crafters. This if the first and smallest piece I received. Around 7" (18 cm) across. Finished with oil and polyurethane. This piece will end up in a charity auction in Shelton.

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[Matt Newton]

Beautiful piece of Beech. I love the coloring.

[Mike Tilley]

Very nice great figure and color should do well at auction.

[steven carter]

Beautiful!

[Jim Underwood]

Never heard of copper beech before, but it sure is Purdy!

[bob svoboda]

You definitely did that beautiful wood justice.

[Eric Holmquist]

Thanks everyone. I had never heard of Copper Beech before I got this, then I checked the state register of significant trees, and many of the largest trees in each town are Copper Beech.

[Jason Mikits]

People sometimes refer to certain cultivars of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) as copper beech due to the leaf color. I like the beautiful colors in that form.