American Beech

Pelargonium

About American Beech and Pelargonium

American Beech

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

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

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

1820

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

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

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Flowers

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

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

American Beech

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Pelargonium

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Pelargonium

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Pelargonium

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Pelargonium

In Greek

american οξιάς

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

faia americano

pelargônio

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Pelargonium

In Latin

Latin fagi

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Geraniales

Family

Fagaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Fagus

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13200

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Pelargonium

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Pelargonium

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

American Beech and Pelargonium Physical Information

American Beech and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Pelargonium are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Pelargonium

Care of American Beech and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.