American Beech

Aster

About American Beech and Aster

American Beech

Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Ornamental

Number of Varieties

18180

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-7

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Purple, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Narrowly obovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

Medium

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, small hedge

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

anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

Aster amellus

Common Name

American Beech

Aster

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

एस्टर

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Astern

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Aster

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Aster

In Greek

american οξιάς

αστήρ

In Portuguese

faia americano

Aster

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

aster

In Latin

Latin fagi

Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Asterales

Family

Fagaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Fagus

Aster

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

13180

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Aster

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Aster

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

American Beech and Aster Physical Information

American Beech and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Aster are as follows:

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

Care of American Beech and Aster

Care of American Beech and Aster 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 Aster pruning is done 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.