American Beech

Snowflower

About American Beech and Snowflower

American Beech

Snowflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

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

America, Southeastern Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

1850

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Homesteads, Tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm65.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm25.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Shade, 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

Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Shade areas

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Indoor Air Purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Whole plant

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, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

Spathiphyllum floribundum

Common Name

American Beech

Snowflower, Peace lily

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Snowflower

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Schneeblume

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Fleur de Neige

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Flor de Nieve

In Greek

american οξιάς

Snow Flower

In Portuguese

faia americano

Flor de Neve

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Płatek śniegu

In Latin

Latin fagi

Aequaliter Nubila Flower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Alismatales

Family

Fagaceae

Araceae

Genus

Fagus

Spathiphyllum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Spathiphylleae

Subfamily

Monsteroideae

Number of Species

1330

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Snowflower

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Snowflower

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

American Beech and Snowflower Physical Information

American Beech and Snowflower physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Snowflower height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Snowflower are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Snowflower flower color: White
Snowflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of American Beech and Snowflower

Care of American Beech and Snowflower 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 Snowflower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snowflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.