Japanese beech, Japanese blue beech
Fagus japonica
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A deciduous tree. It grows 24 m high. It spreads 8 m wide. The leaves are oval. They have soft hairs underneath. Young leaves are furry on both surfaces.
There are 10 Fagus species.
Where it is found
Temperate. It grows in the mountains in Japan. It suits hardiness zones 6-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Coffee, leaves, oil, seeds