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
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Grass
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
American Beech
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
american οξιάς
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
faia americano
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Latin fagi
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Fagus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of American Beech and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of American Beech and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
American Beech and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of American Beech and Softstem Bulrush
Care of American Beech and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.