Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Inner Bark, Wood
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 for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
PINUS echinata
Common Name
American Beech
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
american οξιάς
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
faia americano
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Latin fagi
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of American Beech and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of American Beech and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
American Beech and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Shortleaf Pine
Care of American Beech and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.