Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-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
-
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Corydalis
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
American Beech
In Hindi
Capnoides
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Capnoides
Amerikanische Buche
In French
capnoides
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Capnoides
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Capnoides
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Capnoides
faia americano
In Polish
Capnoides
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
capnoides
Latin fagi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fumariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Capnoides and American Beech
Season and care of Capnoides and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and American Beech Physical Information
Capnoides and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and American Beech are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Capnoides and American Beech
Care of Capnoides and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Capnoides 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.