Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
tropical environments
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
American Beech
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Feuillesang Plante
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
faia americano
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Bloodleaf and American Beech
Season and care of Bloodleaf and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Bloodleaf and American Beech Physical Information
Bloodleaf and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and American Beech are as follows:
Care of Bloodleaf and American Beech
Care of Bloodleaf and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Bloodleaf 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.