Life Span
Perennial
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
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Skin irritation
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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Not Available
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PAPAVER orientale
Common Name
American Beech
Oriental Poppy
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
ओरिएंटल पोस्ता
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Türkischer Mohn
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Poppy Oriental
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
amapola oriental
In Greek
american οξιάς
Oriental παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
faia americano
Poppy Oriental
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Oriental Poppy
In Latin
Latin fagi
Oriental Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Fagaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Oriental Poppy
Season and care of American Beech and Oriental Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Oriental Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Oriental Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Oriental Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Oriental Poppy Physical Information
American Beech and Oriental Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Oriental Poppy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Oriental Poppy are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Oriental Poppy flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Coral, Lavender, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Black
- Oriental Poppy leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Oriental Poppy
Care of American Beech and Oriental Poppy 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 Oriental Poppy 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 Oriental Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.