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, Western Asia, India
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Well drained
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Herb
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
American Beech
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Echte Kamille
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
american οξιάς
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
faia americano
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Latin fagi
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and German Chamomile
Season and care of American Beech and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and German Chamomile Physical Information
American Beech and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Beech and German Chamomile are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and German Chamomile
Care of American Beech and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.