Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
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?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
American Beech
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Cotyledon
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Cotyledon
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
faia americano
In Polish
Liścień
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Cotyledon
Latin fagi
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cotyledon and American Beech
Season and care of Cotyledon and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotyledon and American Beech Physical Information
Cotyledon and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and American Beech are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and American Beech
Care of Cotyledon and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.