American Beech

Inkberry

About American Beech and Inkberry

American Beech

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

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

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

183

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits, 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

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

ILEX glabra

Common Name

American Beech

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Inkberry

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Inkberry

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Inkberry

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Inkberry

In Greek

american οξιάς

Inkberry

In Portuguese

faia americano

Inkberry

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

inkberry

In Latin

Latin fagi

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Aquifoliales

Family

Fagaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Fagus

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13600

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of American Beech and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About American Beech and Inkberry. American Beech doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also American Beech does not have fragrant flowers. American Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Inkberry 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 Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Beech and Inkberry

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

American Beech and Inkberry Physical Information

American Beech and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Inkberry are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of American Beech and Inkberry

Care of American Beech and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.