Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-13
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Copper Beech
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Copper Beech
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Copper Beech
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
Copper Beech
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
Czerwony buk
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Copper Beech
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Blue Mink
Season and care of Copper Beech and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Blue Mink Physical Information
Copper Beech and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Blue Mink are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Copper Beech and Blue Mink
Care of Copper Beech and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink 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 Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.