Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, 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
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Lonicera japonica
Common Name
American Beech
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
जापानी Honeysuckle
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Japanese Honeysuckle
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Chèvrefeuille japonais
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
madreselva japonesa
In Greek
american οξιάς
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
In Portuguese
faia americano
Honeysuckle japonês
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
wiciokrzew japoński
In Latin
Latin fagi
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle
Season and care of American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral.
American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle Physical Information
American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
- Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle
Care of American Beech and Japanese Honeysuckle 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 Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.