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
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Avaialble
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, 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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark
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 for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
American Beech
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
मैगनोलिया
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Umbrella Tree
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
american οξιάς
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
faia americano
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Latin fagi
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Fagaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
-
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of American Beech and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
American Beech and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of American Beech and Umbrella Tree
Care of American Beech and Umbrella 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 Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.