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
Australia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
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 a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
American Beech
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Mulga
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Mulga
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Mulga
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Mulga
In Greek
american οξιάς
mulga
In Portuguese
faia americano
Mulga
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Mulga
In Latin
Latin fagi
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beech and Mulga Tree
Season and care of American Beech and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Mulga Tree Physical Information
American Beech and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Mulga Tree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of American Beech and Mulga Tree
Care of American Beech and Mulga 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.