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Oriental Beech (Fagus orientalis) is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe, including regions such as Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, and Turkey. Oriental Beech (Latin: Fagus orientalis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oriental Beech is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Oriental Beech is a member native to BUL, GRC, IRN, KRY, NCS, and RUS. Oriental Beech thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Oriental Beech grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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