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About Candelabro and American Beech


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Cactus, Spurge  

Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada  
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Types
Japanese beech, European beech  
-  

Number of Varieties
18  
99+
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods  
Desert, Semi arid regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
-  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
800.00 cm  
99+
200.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
500.00 cm  
40
6.50 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate  
Needle like  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained  
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
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Soil Drainage
Average  
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Bloom Time
Spring  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
-  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established  
Needs very little water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
-  

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  
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting  
Does not require fertilizer once established  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale  
Pests and diseases free  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
-  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
-  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
-  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
-  

Showy Bark
Yes  
-  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
-  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
-  

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds  
Insects  

Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss  
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Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer  
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood  
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  
Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia  
PACHYCEREUS weberi  

Common Name
American Beech  
candelabro  

In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच  
candelabro  

In German
Amerikanische Buche  
candelabro  

In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles  
candelabro  

In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana  
candelabro  

In Greek
american οξιάς  
candelabro  

In Portuguese
faia americano  
candelabro  

In Polish
Buk wielkolistny  
candelabro  

In Latin
Latin fagi  
candelabro  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Caryophyllales  

Family
Fagaceae  
Cactaceae  

Genus
Fagus  
Browningia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
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Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Cactoideae  

Number of Species
13  
99+
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Properties of American Beech and Candelabro

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Candelabro

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

American Beech and Candelabro Physical Information

American Beech and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Candelabro are as follows:

Care of American Beech and Candelabro

Care of American Beech and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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