Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
-
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
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 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
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
American Beech
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Hortensie
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Hortensia
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Hortensia
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
υδραγεία
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
faia americano
In Polish
Hortensja
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Hibiscus
Latin fagi
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and American Beech
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Chaco and American Beech. Chaco doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and American Beech has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chaco and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and American Beech
Season and care of Chaco and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and American Beech Physical Information
Chaco and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and American Beech are as follows:
Care of Chaco and American Beech
Care of Chaco and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.