American Beech

Lignum Vitae

About American Beech and Lignum Vitae

American Beech

Lignum Vitae

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

183

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm370.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Slow

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 Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

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, 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

Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Fertilize three times a year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

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

Fine

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Skin irritation

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

Bark, Sap

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 for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

American Beech

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Lignum Vitae

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Lignum Vitae

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Lignum Vitae

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Palo santo

In Greek

american οξιάς

Lignum Vitae

In Portuguese

faia americano

pau-santo

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Lignum Vitae

In Latin

Latin fagi

lignum Vitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Fagaceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Fagus

Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

133

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Properties of American Beech and Lignum Vitae

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Lignum Vitae

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

American Beech and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

American Beech and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of American Beech and Lignum Vitae

Care of American Beech and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.