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Fagus crenata

Also Known As

  • Japanese Beech

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 50'-100'
  • W: 30'-80'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Fagus crenata plant details

Fagus crenata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fagus crenata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 80 FT - wide, 50 FT - 100 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fagus crenata

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broad-spreading, this large tree (to 100') is similar to the European Beech; it is not common in cultivation in the US but forms forests in the mountains of Japan and is often used in bonsai there. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Fagus crenata plant

How to Grow Fagus crenata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Fagus sylvatica 'Dawick Gold', Dawyck Gold Beech, European Beech

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 20'-35'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Ansorgei Dwarf Copper Beech, Ansorgei European Beech

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 13'

Width: 20'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 24'-40'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 35'

Width: 35'

  • sun
  • regular
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