American Beech

Guzmania

About American Beech and Guzmania

American Beech

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

18120

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm50.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Loamy

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

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

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

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

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

GUZMANIA

Common Name

American Beech

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Guzmania lingulata

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Guzmania lingulata

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

american οξιάς

Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

faia americano

Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Latin fagi

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Poales

Family

Fagaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Fagus

Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

136

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of American Beech and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About American Beech and Guzmania. American Beech doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also American Beech does not have fragrant flowers. American Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Beech and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Beech and Guzmania

Season and care of American Beech and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

American Beech and Guzmania Physical Information

American Beech and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Guzmania are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of American Beech and Guzmania

Care of American Beech and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.