Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Respiratory problems
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Root, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
American Beech
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Sikalemen
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Zyklamen
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Ciclamen
In Greek
american οξιάς
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
faia americano
Cíclame
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Cyklamen
In Latin
Latin fagi
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Fagaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Cyclamen
Season and care of American Beech and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
American Beech and Cyclamen Physical Information
American Beech and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Cyclamen are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of American Beech and Cyclamen
Care of American Beech and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.