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
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Cornus controversa
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late 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
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Well drained
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
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Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
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
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
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
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
American Beech
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
american οξιάς
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
faia americano
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Latin fagi
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of American Beech and Wedding Cake 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 Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.