Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
Areca catechu
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Copper Beech
सुपारी
In German
Copper Beech
Betelnusspalme
In French
Hêtre pourpre
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Copper Beech
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Copper Beech
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
noz de betel
In Polish
Czerwony buk
betel nut
In Latin
Copper Beech
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Fagus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Areca nut
Season and care of Copper Beech and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Beech and Areca nut Physical Information
Copper Beech and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Areca nut are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Copper Beech and Areca nut
Care of Copper Beech and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.