Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
European Beech
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Aaron Caladium
Rotbuche
In French
Aaron Caladium
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Europae fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and European Beech
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and European Beech Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and European Beech are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and European Beech
Care of Aaron Caladium and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.