American Beech

Plum

About American Beech and Plum

American Beech

Plum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

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

European plum, Gages, Japanese plum

Number of Varieties

1815

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm609.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm457.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

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

Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Improve skin tone, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Fruits

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'

Common Name

American Beech

Plum

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

बेर

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Pflaume

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

prune

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

ciruela

In Greek

american οξιάς

Δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

faia americano

ameixa

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Śliwka

In Latin

Latin fagi

Plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Fagaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Fagus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

1340

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Plum

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Plum

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

American Beech and Plum Physical Information

American Beech and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Plum are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: Pink

Care of American Beech and Plum

Care of American Beech and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.