Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Ants
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Root, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
American Beech
Peony
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Peony
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Pfingstrose
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Pivoine
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Peonía
In Greek
american οξιάς
παιωνία
In Portuguese
faia americano
Peônia
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Piwonia
In Latin
Latin fagi
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Peony
Season and care of American Beech and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
American Beech and Peony Physical Information
American Beech and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Peony are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Peony
Care of American Beech and Peony 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 Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.