Arbutus

American Beech

About Arbutus and American Beech

Arbutus

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

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

Number of Varieties

1218

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Arbutus

American Beech

In Hindi

सदाबहार

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Amerikanische Buche

In French

arbousier

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Arbitus

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

κουμαριά

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

árbuto

faia americano

In Polish

mącznik

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

arbutus

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Ericaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

813

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and American Beech. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and American Beech has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and American Beech

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

Arbutus and American Beech Physical Information

Arbutus and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and American Beech are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Arbutus and American Beech

Care of Arbutus and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.