American Beech

Juniper

About American Beech and Juniper

American Beech

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

18170

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Blue Violet, Purple

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

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch, Rust

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits

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

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

American Beech

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Aaraar

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Wacholder

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Genévrier

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Juniperus

In Greek

american οξιάς

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

faia americano

Jałowiec

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Juniperus

In Latin

Latin fagi

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Fagaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Fagus

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

1367

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Juniper

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Juniper

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

American Beech and Juniper Physical Information

American Beech and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Juniper are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Juniper

Care of American Beech and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.