American Beech

Areca nut

About American Beech and Areca nut

American Beech

Areca nut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Palm or Cycad

Origin

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

Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

186

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Blue, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Fern like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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

Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Potassium, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun

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

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks

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

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

Areca catechu

Common Name

American Beech

Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

सुपारी

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Betelnusspalme

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

noix de bétel

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Betelnusspalme

In Greek

american οξιάς

καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο

In Portuguese

faia americano

noz de betel

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

betel nut

In Latin

Latin fagi

nut Ham

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Arecales

Family

Fagaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Fagus

Archontophoenix

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Areceae

Subfamily

Arecoideae

Number of Species

136

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Areca nut

Wondering what are the properties of American Beech and Areca nut? We provide you with everything About American Beech and Areca nut. American Beech doesn't have thorns and Areca nut doesn't have thorns. Also American Beech does not have fragrant flowers. American Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Areca nut 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 Areca nut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Beech and Areca nut

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

American Beech and Areca nut Physical Information

American Beech and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Areca nut are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of American Beech and Areca nut

Care of American Beech and Areca nut 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 Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.