Fagus ferrugineaFagus sieboldiiFagus crenata, known as the Siebold's beech, Japanese beech, or buna, is a tree of the genus, Fagus, of the family. It is native to, where it is widespread and often one of the dominant trees of Japan's deciduous forests. It is found from the in south to the in. In north-east it grows in large stands from sea level up to 1,400 metres (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, or sandy soils.It reaches 35 metres (115 ft) in height. The crown is rounded and the is smooth and grey. The simple are arranged alternately along the branch.
Beech leaf disease, characterized by linear bands on the tree's leaves, was first noticed in American beech trees by Ohio biologist John Pogacnik. (John Pogacnik/Lake Metroparks) By Gabriel Popkin.
They are broadest towards the base and have 7 to 11 pairs of. The has a short thick stalk, 15 millimetres (0.6 in) long.
There are flattened green whiskers at the base of the husk of the nut. The young leaves and are edible.References.