Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, 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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
American Beech
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Silver bells
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Silver bells
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Silver bells
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Silver bells
In Greek
american οξιάς
Silver bells
In Portuguese
faia americano
Silver bells
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Silver bells
In Latin
Latin fagi
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Silver Bells
Season and care of American Beech and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
American Beech and Silver Bells Physical Information
American Beech and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Silver Bells are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Silver Bells
Care of American Beech and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.