Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Inner Bark, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
American Beech
Arjuna
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
american οξιάς
arjuna
In Portuguese
faia americano
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Latin fagi
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American Beech and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of American Beech and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
American Beech and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Arjuna Tree
Care of American Beech and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.