American Beech

Tampala

About American Beech and Tampala

American Beech

Tampala

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Ornamental Plants

Origin

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

Africa, Southern Asia

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

1810

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-91-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 5

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Sun Exposure

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, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Prodenia, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Leaves, 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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'

Common Name

American Beech

Joseph's Coat

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

tandalja bhaji

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Tampala

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Tampala

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Tampala

In Greek

american οξιάς

Tampala

In Portuguese

faia americano

Tampala

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Tampala

In Latin

Latin fagi

Tampala

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fagaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Fagus

Amaranthus L

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Number of Species

13-

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Tampala

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Tampala

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

American Beech and Tampala Physical Information

American Beech and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Tampala are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy

Care of American Beech and Tampala

Care of American Beech and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.