Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-11
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Copper Beech
ब्लू लिली
In German
Copper Beech
Blaue Lilie
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Lily Bleu
In Spanish
Copper Beech
lirio azul
In Greek
Copper Beech
μπλε Lily
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Lily azul
In Polish
Czerwony buk
niebieski Lily
In Latin
Copper Beech
blue lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Blue Lily
Season and care of Copper Beech and Blue Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Blue Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Copper Beech and Blue Lily Physical Information
Copper Beech and Blue Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Blue Lily are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Copper Beech and Blue Lily
Care of Copper Beech and Blue Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.