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
California
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, 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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Wood
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
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
American Beech
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Giant Sequoia
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Giant Sequoia
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Secoya gigante
In Greek
american οξιάς
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
faia americano
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Latin fagi
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Fagus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of American Beech and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
American Beech and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Beech and Giant Sequoia
Care of American Beech and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.