Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Brazil
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
American Beech
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Raintree
In German
Amerikanische Buche
raintree
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
raintree
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
raintree
In Greek
american οξιάς
Raintree
In Portuguese
faia americano
Raintree
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Raintree
In Latin
Latin fagi
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Raintree
Season and care of American Beech and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Raintree Physical Information
American Beech and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Raintree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Raintree
Care of American Beech and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.