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
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs very little water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Sap
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
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
American Beech
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Tiger Tree
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Tiger Tree
In Greek
american οξιάς
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
faia americano
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Latin fagi
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Tiger Tree
Season and care of American Beech and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Tiger Tree Physical Information
American Beech and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Tiger Tree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of American Beech and Tiger Tree
Care of American Beech and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.