American Beech

Zonal Geranium

About American Beech and Zonal Geranium

American Beech

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

1850

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm38.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

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

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Matte

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, 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

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS grandifolia

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

American Beech

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

अमेरिकन बीच

Zonal Geranium

In German

Amerikanische Buche

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

american οξιάς

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

faia americano

zonal Geranium

In Polish

Buk wielkolistny

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Latin fagi

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Geraniales

Family

Fagaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Fagus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

13422

1 27800

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Properties of American Beech and Zonal Geranium

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

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Season and Care of American Beech and Zonal Geranium

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

American Beech and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

American Beech and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of American Beech and Zonal Geranium

Care of American Beech and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.