American Beech

Magnolia Tree

About American Beech and Magnolia Tree

American Beech

Magnolia Tree

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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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Number of Varieties

1819

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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 if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

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

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Treatment of Dark Spots

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

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Whole plant

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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

Common Name

American Beech

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

हिम चम्पा

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Magnolienbaum

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

magnolia

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

árbol de magnolia

In Greek

american οξιάς

Magnolia δέντρο

In Portuguese

faia americano

magnólia

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

magnolia drzewa

In Latin

Latin fagi

Magnolia lignum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Magnoliales

Family

Fagaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Fagus

Magnolia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13210

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Magnolia Tree

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Magnolia Tree

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

American Beech and Magnolia Tree Physical Information

American Beech and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Magnolia Tree are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Magnolia Tree

Care of American Beech and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.