Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
American Beech
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Figwort
In German
Amerikanische Buche
figwort
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
figwort
In Greek
american οξιάς
figwort
In Portuguese
faia americano
figwort
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
figwort
In Latin
Latin fagi
Umber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Figwort
Season and care of American Beech and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Figwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Figwort Physical Information
American Beech and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Figwort are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of American Beech and Figwort
Care of American Beech and Figwort 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 Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.