American Beech

Whitebark Pine

About American Beech and Whitebark Pine

American Beech

Whitebark Pine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

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

Western United States, Canada

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

185

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Deep Red, Pink, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

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

Hay fever, Rhinitis

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Inner Bark, 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 a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'

Common Name

American Beech

Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Whitebark Pine

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Whitebark Pine

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Pin à écorce blanche

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Whitebark pino

In Greek

american οξιάς

Whitebark Pine

In Portuguese

faia americano

Whitebark Pine

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

Whitebark Pine

In Latin

Latin fagi

Pinus albicaulis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Fagales

Pinales

Family

Fagaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Fagus

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Number of Species

135

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Properties of American Beech and Whitebark Pine

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Whitebark Pine

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

American Beech and Whitebark Pine Physical Information

American Beech and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Whitebark Pine are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:

Care of American Beech and Whitebark Pine

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