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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong or Lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Fruits, 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
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
American Beech
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
होल्म ओक
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Steineiche
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
chêne vert
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
encina
In Greek
american οξιάς
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
faia americano
azinheira
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
dąb skalny
In Latin
Latin fagi
ilice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beech and Holm Oak
Season and care of American Beech and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Holm Oak Physical Information
American Beech and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Holm Oak are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Holm Oak
Care of American Beech and Holm Oak 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 Holm Oak 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 Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.