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, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers
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, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
American Beech
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Heidekraut
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
bruyère
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
brezo
In Greek
american οξιάς
ερείκη
In Portuguese
faia americano
urze
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
wrzos
In Latin
Latin fagi
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Heather
Season and care of American Beech and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
American Beech and Heather Physical Information
American Beech and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Heather are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Heather
Care of American Beech and Heather 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 Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.