American Beech

Tulip Tree

About American Beech and Tulip Tree

American Beech

Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

183

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

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

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Whole plant

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

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

American Beech

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Tulpenbaum

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

tulipier

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

american οξιάς

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

faia americano

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

tulipanowiec

In Latin

Latin fagi

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Magnoliales

Family

Fagaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Fagus

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

132

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Tulip Tree

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Tulip Tree

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

American Beech and Tulip Tree Physical Information

American Beech and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Tulip Tree are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of American Beech and Tulip Tree

Care of American Beech and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.