Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
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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
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
American Beech
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
foxtail pine
In German
Amerikanische Buche
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
american οξιάς
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
faia americano
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Latin fagi
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Foxtail pine
Season and care of American Beech and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Foxtail pine Physical Information
American Beech and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Foxtail pine are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Foxtail pine
Care of American Beech and Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.