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”Fagus crenata” is [[endemic]] to Japan, where it is widespread and often one of the dominant trees of Japan’s cool-temperate [[deciduous]] forests, where it is often colacated with ”[[Quercus mongolica]]” (Japanese oak), var. ”grosseserrata”.<ref name=”okaura”>{{cite journal|last = Okaura|first = T.|last2=Harada|first2=K.|title = Phylogeographical structure revealed by chloroplast DNA variation in Japanese Beech (”Fagus crenata” Blume)|journal = Heredity|volume = 88|pages = 322–329|publisher = Nature Publishing Group| |
”Fagus crenata” is [[endemic]] to Japan, where it is widespread and often one of the dominant trees of Japan’s cool-temperate [[deciduous]] forests, where it is often colacated with ”[[Quercus mongolica]]” (Japanese oak), var. ”grosseserrata”.<ref name=”okaura”>{{cite journal|last = Okaura|first = T.|last2=Harada|first2=K.|title = Phylogeographical structure revealed by chloroplast DNA variation in Japanese Beech (”Fagus crenata” Blume)|journal = Heredity|volume = 88|pages = 322–329|publisher = Nature Publishing Group| |
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date = 2002|url = http://www.nature.com/hdy/journal/v88/n4/pdf/6800048a.pdf|access-date = October 23, 2025|doi = 10.1038/sj.hdy.6800048|pmid = 11920142|issue = 4|doi-access = free}}</ref> It is found from the [[Oshima Peninsula]] in [[Hokkaidō]] and south to the [[Ōsumi Peninsula]] in [[Kyūshū]]. In north-east [[Honshū]] it grows in large stands from sea level up to {{convert|1400|meters|sp=us}} but in the south-west of its range it is restricted to mountainous areas and occurs in small, isolated populations. It grows in well-drained, [[loam]]y or sandy soils.<ref name=”okaura”/> Another species of beech is found in Japan, ”[[Fagus japonica]]”. ”F. japonica” is mainly located on the Pacific side of Japan and is at lower elevations than ”F. crenata”; though occassionally the two species are found together.<ref name=”okaura”/> It grows in hardiness zones 4-7.<ref></ref> |
date = 2002|url = http://www.nature.com/hdy/journal/v88/n4/pdf/6800048a.pdf|access-date = October 23, 2025|doi = 10.1038/sj.hdy.6800048|pmid = 11920142|issue = 4|doi-access = free}}</ref> It is found from the [[Oshima Peninsula]] in [[Hokkaidō]] and south to the [[Ōsumi Peninsula]] in [[Kyūshū]]. In north-east [[Honshū]] it grows in large stands from sea level up to {{convert|1400|meters|sp=us}} but in the south-west of its range it is restricted to mountainous areas and occurs in small, isolated populations. It grows in well-drained, [[loam]]y or sandy soils.<ref name=”okaura”/> Another species of beech is found in Japan, ”[[Fagus japonica]]”. ”F. japonica” is mainly located on the Pacific side of Japan and is at lower elevations than ”F. crenata”; though occassionally the two species are found together.<ref name=”okaura”/> It grows in hardiness zones 4-7.<ref></ref> |
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[[Shirakami-Sanchi]] is a [[UNESCO]] [[world heritage]] site in [[Japan]] that features [[old-growth forests]] of Siebold’s beech. |
[[Shirakami-Sanchi]] is a [[UNESCO]] [[world heritage]] site in [[Japan]] that features [[old-growth forests]] of Siebold’s beech. |
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Species of beech
Fagus crenata, known as Siebold’s beech, or Japanese beech, is a species of deciduous tree in the family Fagaceae.
Fagus crenata reaches 35 meters (115 ft) in height. The crown is rounded and the bark is smooth and grey. The simple leaves are arranged alternately along the branch. They are broadest towards the base and have 7 to 11 pairs of veins. The nut has a short thick stalk, 15 millimeters (0.6 in) long. There are flattened green whiskers at the base of the husk of the nut. The flowers are wind-pollinated. The young leaves and seeds are edible.
Distribution and habitat
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Fagus crenata is endemic to Japan, where it is widespread and often one of the dominant trees of Japan’s cool-temperate deciduous forests, where it is often colacated with Quercus mongolica (Japanese oak), var. grosseserrata.[2] It is found from the Oshima Peninsula in Hokkaidō and south to the Ōsumi Peninsula in Kyūshū. In north-east Honshū it grows in large stands from sea level up to 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) but in the south-west of its range it is restricted to mountainous areas and occurs in small, isolated populations. It grows in well-drained, loamy or sandy soils.[2] Another species of beech is found in Japan, Fagus japonica. F. japonica is mainly located on the Pacific side of Japan and is at lower elevations than F. crenata; though occassionally the two species are found together.[2] It grows in hardiness zones 4-7.[3]
Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site in Japan that features old-growth forests of Siebold’s beech.
- Evans, Erv (2000-2003) Fagus crenata, NC State University. Accessed June 26, 2007.
- Johnson, Owen & More, David (2006) Collins Tree Guide, HarperCollins, London
