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
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
CORNUS mas
Common Name
American Beech
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
cornelian चेरी
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Kornelkirsche
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
cornouiller
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
american οξιάς
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
faia americano
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Latin fagi
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of American Beech and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
American Beech and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Beech and Cornelian Cherry
Care of American Beech and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.