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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002364
11/12/99
Fagus crenata--Japanese Beech
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 60 ft Spread: 60 ft Form: irregular
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Comments: Japanese Beech is similar to European Beech. The
leaves of this Asian native are somewhat larger and more
oval than those of F. sylvatica. The smooth, gray bark is
typical of other beeches.
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