American Beech

Quickstick

About American Beech and Quickstick

American Beech

Quickstick

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

18-

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Green, Chocolate

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Bees

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

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

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

GLIRICIDIA sepium

Common Name

American Beech

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

QUICKSTICK

In German

Amerikanische Buche

QUICKSTICK

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

QUICKSTICK

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

QUICKSTICK

In Greek

american οξιάς

QUICKSTICK

In Portuguese

faia americano

QuickStick

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

QUICKSTICK

In Latin

Latin fagi

Quickstick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Fabales

Family

Fagaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Fagus

Gliricidia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

135

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Quickstick

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Quickstick

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

American Beech and Quickstick Physical Information

American Beech and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Quickstick are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green

Care of American Beech and Quickstick

Care of American Beech and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.