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
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Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Hot Pink
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 Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
American Beech
Wild lilac
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Ceanothus
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Ceanothus
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Ceanothus
In Greek
american οξιάς
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
faia americano
Ceanothus
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Ceanothus
In Latin
Latin fagi
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Ceanothus
Season and care of American Beech and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Ceanothus Physical Information
American Beech and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Ceanothus are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Ceanothus
Care of American Beech and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus pruning is done 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.