American Beech

Carambola

About American Beech and Carambola

American Beech

Carambola

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Starfruit

Number of Varieties

182

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-14

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-5

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Kidney Stone

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits, Seeds

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

AVERRHOA carambola

Common Name

American Beech

Carambola, Starfruit

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

carambola पेड़

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Sternfrucht Baum

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

arbre carambole

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

árbol de carambola

In Greek

american οξιάς

carambola δέντρο

In Portuguese

faia americano

árvore de carambola

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

karambola drzewo

In Latin

Latin fagi

carambola ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Oxalidales

Family

Fagaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Fagus

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13180

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Properties of American Beech and Carambola

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Carambola

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

American Beech and Carambola Physical Information

American Beech and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Carambola are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Carambola

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