Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
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 the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Ash Tree
European Beech
In Hindi
राख पेड़
यूरोपीय बीच
In French
Frêne
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Fresno
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Freixo
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Jesion
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Fraxinum
Europae fagi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and European Beech
Season and care of Ash Tree and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and European Beech season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and European Beech Physical Information
Ash Tree and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and European Beech are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and European Beech
Care of Ash Tree and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and European 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 Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.