Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
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
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
wax plant
American Beech
In Hindi
Candelilla
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
candelilla
Amerikanische Buche
In French
candelilla
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
candelilla
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
candelilla
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
candelilla
faia americano
In Polish
candelilla
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
candelilla
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelilla and American Beech
Season and care of Candelilla and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and American Beech Physical Information
Candelilla and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and American Beech are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Candelilla and American Beech
Care of Candelilla and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.