Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
American Beech
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
american οξιάς
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
faia americano
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Latin fagi
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Malabar nut
Season and care of American Beech and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Malabar nut Physical Information
American Beech and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Beech and Malabar nut are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Malabar nut
Care of American Beech and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.