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
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Does not require regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
-
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
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
American Beech
Soft Rush
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Soft Rush
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Soft Rush
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Soft Rush
In Greek
american οξιάς
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
faia americano
Soft Rush
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Soft Rush
In Latin
Latin fagi
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of American Beech and Common Rush
Season and care of American Beech and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Common Rush Physical Information
American Beech and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Common Rush are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Common Rush
Care of American Beech and Common Rush 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 Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.