Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
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
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Areca catechu
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
American Beech
In Hindi
सुपारी
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Betelnusspalme
Amerikanische Buche
In French
noix de bétel
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
noz de betel
faia americano
In Polish
betel nut
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
nut Ham
Latin fagi
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Archontophoenix
Fagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Areca nut and American Beech
Season and care of Areca nut and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and American Beech Physical Information
Areca nut and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and American Beech are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Areca nut and American Beech
Care of Areca nut and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds 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 Areca nut 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.