Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Juglans cinerea
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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 the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
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
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Butternut
American Beech
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Butternut Baum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
noyer cendré
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
faia americano
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and American Beech
Season and care of Butternut Tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Tree and American Beech Physical Information
Butternut Tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and American Beech are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Tree and American Beech
Care of Butternut Tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done 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 Butternut Tree 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.