American Beech

Jicama

About American Beech and Jicama

American Beech

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Mexico, Central America

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

18-

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Bulbs, Root

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

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

American Beech

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Yambohne

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

american οξιάς

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

faia americano

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Latin fagi

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Fagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Fagus

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13100

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Jicama

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Jicama

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

American Beech and Jicama Physical Information

American Beech and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Jicama are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Jicama

Care of American Beech and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.