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
China, Korea
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bulbs
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
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
American Beech
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Spinnenlilien
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
american οξιάς
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
faia americano
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
Latin fagi
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Spider lily
Season and care of American Beech and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spider lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Spider lily Physical Information
American Beech and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Spider lily are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Spider lily
Care of American Beech and Spider lily 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 Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.