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
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
American Beech
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
american οξιάς
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
faia americano
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Latin fagi
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Bael
Season and care of American Beech and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
American Beech and Bael Physical Information
American Beech and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Bael are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of American Beech and Bael
Care of American Beech and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.