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
Hybrid origin
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
American Beech
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Bougainvillea
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Bougainvillea
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Bougainvillea
In Greek
american οξιάς
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
faia americano
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Latin fagi
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Fagus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beech and Bougainvillea
Season and care of American Beech and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Bougainvillea Physical Information
American Beech and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Bougainvillea are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Bougainvillea
Care of American Beech and Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
