Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Temperate Regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
American Beech
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Amerikanische Buche
In French
cerise Pepper
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
faia americano
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and American Beech
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and American Beech Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and American Beech are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and American Beech
Care of Cherry Pepper and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.