Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Black
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves, 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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
American Beech
Spinach
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
पालक
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Spinat
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Épinards
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Espinacas
In Greek
american οξιάς
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
faia americano
Espinafre
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Szpinak
In Latin
Latin fagi
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Spinach
Season and care of American Beech and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Spinach Physical Information
American Beech and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Spinach are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beech and Spinach
Care of American Beech and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.