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
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
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 a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
American Beech
Silver Maple
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Silver Maple
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Silver Maple
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
érable argenté
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
arce plateado
In Greek
american οξιάς
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
faia americano
plátano de prata
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Silver Maple
Season and care of American Beech and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Silver Maple Physical Information
American Beech and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Silver Maple are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Silver Maple
Care of American Beech and Silver Maple 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 Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.