American Beech

China Doll

About American Beech and China Doll

American Beech

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

1817

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

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

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Leaves

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

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

American Beech

China Doll

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Zimmeresche

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

china doll

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

china doll

In Greek

american οξιάς

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

faia americano

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Latin fagi

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Fagaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Fagus

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1317

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and China Doll

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and China Doll

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

American Beech and China Doll Physical Information

American Beech and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and China Doll are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of American Beech and China Doll

Care of American Beech and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.