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
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Fruits
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 Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
American Beech
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
कबिट
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Kawista
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Kawista
In Greek
american οξιάς
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
faia americano
Limonia
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Latin fagi
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of American Beech and Wood Apple
Season and care of American Beech and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
American Beech and Wood Apple Physical Information
American Beech and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Wood Apple are as follows:
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of American Beech and Wood Apple
Care of American Beech and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.