Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western United States
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves
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 Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
American Beech
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
american οξιάς
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
faia americano
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Latin fagi
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of American Beech and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
American Beech and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
American Beech and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Bristlecone Pine
Care of American Beech and Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.