American Beech

Applemint

About American Beech and Applemint

American Beech

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Southern Europe

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

182

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm980.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm2.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

American Beech

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Applemint Tree

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Applemint Baum

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

american οξιάς

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

faia americano

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Latin fagi

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Fagaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Fagus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

132

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Properties of American Beech and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of American Beech and Applemint? We provide you with everything About American Beech and Applemint. American Beech doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also American Beech does not have fragrant flowers. American Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Beech and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Beech and Applemint

Season and care of American Beech and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

American Beech and Applemint Physical Information

American Beech and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Applemint are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of American Beech and Applemint

Care of American Beech and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American 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 and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.