American Beech

Barley

About American Beech and Barley

American Beech

Barley

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

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

North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits

Number of Varieties

188

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Humid climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm15.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Summer

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

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Requires watering in the 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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Do not prune during shooting season

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

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

Fine

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

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing

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

Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

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 in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

HORDEUM vulgare

Common Name

American Beech

Barley

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

जौ

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Gerste

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

orge

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

cebada

In Greek

american οξιάς

κριθάρι

In Portuguese

faia americano

cevada

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

jęczmień

In Latin

Latin fagi

hordei

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Cyperales

Family

Fagaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Fagus

Hordeum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Triticeae

Subfamily

Pooideae

Number of Species

136

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Barley

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Barley

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

American Beech and Barley Physical Information

American Beech and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Barley are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Barley flower color:
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of American Beech and Barley

Care of American Beech and Barley 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 Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.