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
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Hillside
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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 Shape
Irregular
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
Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
American Beech
In Hindi
Chayote
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Chayote
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Chayote
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Chayote
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Chayote
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
chuchu
faia americano
In Polish
Chayote
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
chayote
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and American Beech
Season and care of Chayote and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and American Beech Physical Information
Chayote and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and American Beech are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and American Beech
Care of Chayote and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote 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.