American Beech

Artichoke

About American Beech and Artichoke

American Beech

Artichoke

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Mediterranean

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony

Number of Varieties

189

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm5.60 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm1.05 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Glandular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

Coarse

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

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Intestinal gas

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

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

Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Flowers, Fruits

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, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

Cynara cardunculus

Common Name

American Beech

Artichoke

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Artichoke

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Artischocke

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Artichaut

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Alcachofa

In Greek

american οξιάς

αγκινάρα

In Portuguese

faia americano

Alcachofra

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Karczoch

In Latin

Latin fagi

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Fagales

Asterales

Family

Fagaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Fagus

Cynara

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cynareae

Subfamily

Number of Species

13140

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Artichoke

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Artichoke

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

American Beech and Artichoke Physical Information

American Beech and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Artichoke are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver

Care of American Beech and Artichoke

Care of American Beech and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.