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
Madagascar
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves, Root
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
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
American Beech
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Devil's Backbone
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Devil's Backbone
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
american οξιάς
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
faia americano
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Latin fagi
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Devils Backbone
Season and care of American Beech and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Devils Backbone Physical Information
American Beech and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Devils Backbone are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of American Beech and Devils Backbone
Care of American Beech and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone pruning is done 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.