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
China, Japan
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Clematis
Common Name
American Beech
Clematis
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Klematis
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Clématite
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Clemátide
In Greek
american οξιάς
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
faia americano
Clematite
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Clematis
In Latin
Latin fagi
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Clematis
Season and care of American Beech and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
American Beech and Clematis Physical Information
American Beech and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Clematis are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of American Beech and Clematis
Care of American Beech and Clematis 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 Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
