Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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 every year
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
American Beech
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
arbre carambole
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
faia americano
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
carambola ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and American Beech
Season and care of Carambola and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and American Beech Physical Information
Carambola and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and American Beech are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and American Beech
Care of Carambola and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Carambola 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.