Japanese blue beech
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The Japanese blue beech, scientifically known as Fagus japonica, is a species of deciduous tree native to Japan. It is characterized by its soft, light yellowish-brown wood. This tree can grow up to 24 meters (79 feet) tall and often divides at the base into multiple stems. The Japanese blue beech belongs to the genus Fagus, which comprises about 10 species of trees found in temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These trees are known for their smooth, steel-gray bark and toothed leaves that are typically green and turn yellow in autumn.12
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