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
Caribbean
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
American Beech
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
american οξιάς
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
faia americano
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Latin fagi
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of American Beech and Jacaranda
Season and care of American Beech and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Jacaranda Physical Information
American Beech and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Jacaranda are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Jacaranda
Care of American Beech and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.