Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
American Beech
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Blackwort
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Blackwort
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Blackwort
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Blackwort
In Greek
american οξιάς
Blackwort
In Portuguese
faia americano
Blackwort
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Blackwort
In Latin
Latin fagi
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Comfrey
Season and care of American Beech and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Comfrey Physical Information
American Beech and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Comfrey are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of American Beech and Comfrey
Care of American Beech and Comfrey 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 Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.