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Fagus sinensis

Fagus sinensis, the long-petiole beech, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. It is native to central and southern China and northern Vietnam. A slow-growing tree reaching 25 m (82 ft) and spreading to half as wide, the Royal Horticultural Society recommends it for its yellow fall foliage, but only for "architectural" applications in large gardens. Cold-hardy, it is available from commercial nurseries.

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Fagus sinensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Fagus
Species:
F. sinensis
Binomial name
Fagus sinensis
Synonyms1
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    • Fagus bijiensis Y.T.Wei & Y.T.Chang
    • Fagus brevipetiolata Hu
    • Fagus clavata Y.T.Chang
    • Fagus longipetiolata Seemen
    • Fagus longipetiolata f. clavata (Y.T.Chang) Y.T.Chang
    • Fagus longipetiolata f. yunnanica Y.T.Chang
    • Fagus sylvatica var. longipes Oliv.
    • Fagus tientaiensis Liou

Fagus sinensis, the long-petiole beech, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae.2 It is native to central and southern China and northern Vietnam.1 A slow-growing tree reaching 25 m (82 ft) and spreading to half as wide, the Royal Horticultural Society recommends it for its yellow fall foliage, but only for "architectural" applications in large gardens.2 Cold-hardy, it is available from commercial nurseries.2

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References

  1. "Fagus sinensis Oliv". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  2. "Trees Fagus sinensis long-petiole beech". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.