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
Southeastern United States
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
it is a variety of pine
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Stem
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, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PINUS taeda
Common Name
American Beech
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
loblolly pine
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
pin à encens
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
pino taeda
In Greek
american οξιάς
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
faia americano
Pinus taeda
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Latin fagi
pinea taeda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Loblolly Pine
Season and care of American Beech and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
American Beech and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Loblolly Pine flower color:
- Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Loblolly Pine
Care of American Beech and Loblolly Pine 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 Loblolly Pine 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 Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.