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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
American Beech
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
चेरी प्लम
In German
Amerikanische Buche
cherry Plum
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Prunus
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
cherry Plum
In Greek
american οξιάς
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
faia americano
cherry Plum
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Latin fagi
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Cherry Plum
Season and care of American Beech and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Cherry Plum Physical Information
American Beech and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Cherry Plum are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of American Beech and Cherry Plum
Care of American Beech and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.