American Beech

Begonia

About American Beech and Begonia

American Beech

Begonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

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

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

181600

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Pink, Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

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

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 or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

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

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Whole plant

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 As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

Common Name

American Beech

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

बिगोनिया

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Begonie

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Begonia

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Begonia

In Greek

american οξιάς

μπιγκόνια

In Portuguese

faia americano

Begônia

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Begonia

In Latin

Latin fagi

Begonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Cucurbitales

Family

Fagaceae

Begoniaceae

Genus

Fagus

Begonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

131795

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Begonia

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Begonia

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

American Beech and Begonia Physical Information

American Beech and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Begonia are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

Care of American Beech and Begonia

Care of American Beech and Begonia 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 Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.