Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Swelling in the face
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Cherry Tree
American Beech
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Kirschbaum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Cerisier
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Cerezo
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κερασιά
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
faia americano
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Cherry
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and American Beech
Season and care of Cherry Tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and American Beech season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Tree and American Beech Physical Information
Cherry Tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and American Beech are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tree and American Beech
Care of Cherry Tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Tree 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.