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American Beech

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About American Beech and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1840
0 40000
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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

500.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

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-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Sap

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
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

American Beech
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Amerikanische Buche
Schwarze Birke

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

american οξιάς
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

faia americano
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Latin fagi
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Fagales

Family

Fagaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Fagus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

1340
1 27800
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Properties of American Beech and Black Birch

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

Season and Care of American Beech and Black Birch

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

American Beech and Black Birch Physical Information

American Beech and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Black Birch are as follows:

  • American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan

  • American Beech leaf color: Green

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of American Beech and Black Birch

Care of American Beech and Black Birch 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 Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.