Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
American Beech
Broccoli
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
ब्रोकली
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Brokkoli
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Brocoli
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Brócoli
In Greek
american οξιάς
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
faia americano
brócolis
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
brokuły
In Latin
Latin fagi
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Broccoli
Season and care of American Beech and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
American Beech and Broccoli Physical Information
American Beech and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Broccoli are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of American Beech and Broccoli
Care of American Beech and Broccoli 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 Broccoli pruning is done . In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.