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0Fagus crenata
- Common name
- Japanese beech
- Taxonomy
- Family: Fagaceae · Genus: Fagus
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Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-25 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Fagus tip: As bonsai it flushes only once a year – prune new shoots after they open, not the buds.
Japanese beech – what to know
Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) – family: Fagaceae, genus: Fagus. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Japanese beech?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Japanese beech need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Japanese beech get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Japanese beech toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Fagus
Care data is for guidance only.
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