Life Span
Perennial
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fagaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
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.