American Beech

Meadow Phlox

About American Beech and Meadow Phlox

American Beech

Meadow Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

1860

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm38.10 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Aging, Antispasmodic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

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

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PHLOX maculata

Common Name

American Beech

Meadow Phlox

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Wiese Phlox

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Meadow Phlox

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

prado Phlox

In Greek

american οξιάς

Meadow Phlox

In Portuguese

faia americano

Meadow Phlox

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

łąka Phlox

In Latin

Latin fagi

Phlox meadow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Solanales

Family

Fagaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Fagus

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1370

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Meadow Phlox

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Meadow Phlox

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

American Beech and Meadow Phlox Physical Information

American Beech and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Meadow Phlox are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of American Beech and Meadow Phlox

Care of American Beech and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox pruning is done 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.