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 Asia, Malaysia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
American Beech
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Coleus
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Buntnessel
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
coleo
In Greek
american οξιάς
Coleus
In Portuguese
faia americano
cóleus
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Coleus
In Latin
Latin fagi
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Coleus
Season and care of American Beech and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
American Beech and Coleus Physical Information
American Beech and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Coleus are as follows:
Care of American Beech and Coleus
Care of American Beech and Coleus 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 Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.