Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Europe
Habitat
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Fern like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Beech tarcrust
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Tree trunks
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
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
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 sylvatica
Common Name
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
In Hindi
सुपारी
Copper Beech
In German
Betelnusspalme
Copper Beech
In French
noix de bétel
Hêtre pourpre
In Spanish
Betelnusspalme
Copper Beech
In Greek
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
Copper Beech
In Portuguese
noz de betel
Copper Beech
In Polish
betel nut
Czerwony buk
In Latin
nut Ham
Copper Beech
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 Copper Beech
Season and care of Areca nut and Copper Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Areca nut and Copper Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Areca nut is Loam and for Copper Beech is Loam while the PH of soil for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Areca nut and Copper Beech Physical Information
Areca nut and Copper Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Areca nut and Copper Beech are as follows:
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
- Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Areca nut and Copper Beech
Care of Areca nut and Copper Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds and Copper Beech pruning is done 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 Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.